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This bill aims to improve the replacement of stolen Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income individuals and families purchase food. Specifically, the bill amends Section 501(b)(2) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to modify how stolen EBT benefits are replaced. Under the proposed changes, the replacement benefits will now be exactly equal to the full amount of benefits that were stolen from a household, removing previous limitations or conditions on benefit replacement. This change is designed to provide more comprehensive support to SNAP recipients who have been victims of EBT card skimming or theft, ensuring they do not lose access to critical food assistance. The bill, known as the "Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act of 2025," seeks to protect vulnerable populations by guaranteeing a complete replacement of stolen benefits, which could help prevent food insecurity for affected households.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1540/all-info