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Introduced
10/19/2023
10/19/2023
In Committee
10/19/2023
10/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to expand the replacement of stolen EBT benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act of 2023, amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to expand the replacement of stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as food stamps. Specifically, the bill requires the replacement of stolen SNAP benefits to be equal to the full amount stolen from the household, removing previous limitations on the replacement amount. This change aims to provide more comprehensive assistance to SNAP recipients who have had their benefits stolen or fraudulently accessed, ensuring they can continue to access the food assistance they need.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
John Fetterman (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 10/19/2023)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Food and Nutrition Programs
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3089/all-info | 10/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3089/BILLS-118s3089is.pdf | 10/25/2023 |
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