Bill > HR3700

This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to address fraud and theft of summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits, which are food assistance funds for eligible low-income families during summer months when children do not receive school meals. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop comprehensive guidance and regulations to prevent EBT benefit theft through methods like card skimming and cloning. Specifically, the Secretary must coordinate with various agencies and organizations to understand how benefits are being stolen, establish prevention measures, and create standard reporting methods. State agencies and Tribal organizations that participate in the summer EBT program will be required to submit plans detailing procedures for validating and replacing stolen benefits, including how households can claim replacement funds. The bill limits benefit replacement to the lesser of the actual stolen amount or the household's previous benefit allotment. Additionally, the Comptroller General must submit a report examining the security risks of the summer EBT payment system and provide recommendations for improvement. The overall goal is to protect vulnerable families' access to crucial nutrition assistance by reducing fraudulent activities and establishing clear processes for addressing benefit theft.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3700/all-info