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Introduced
02/02/2018
02/02/2018
In Committee
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
SNAP Abuse and Fraud Prevention Act of 2018 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC) on a nationwide basis. (The NAC is currently a five-state pilot program.) The NAC is a database of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) information for states to use to prevent SNAP participants from receiving duplicative benefits in multiple states. The bill requires all states to use the NAC when making SNAP eligibility determinations and specifies requirements for USDA regulations implementing this bill.
AI Summary
This bill, the SNAP Abuse and Fraud Prevention Act of 2018, amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC) on a nationwide basis. The NAC is a database that states can use to prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants from receiving duplicate benefits in multiple states. The bill requires all states to use the NAC when making SNAP eligibility determinations and sets deadlines for the USDA to issue regulations on implementing the NAC, including incorporating best practices from a previous pilot program, safeguarding data security and privacy, and detailing the process states must follow to identify and address instances of duplicate SNAP participation across state lines.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition. (on 02/08/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4919/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4919/BILLS-115hr4919ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4919/BILLS-115hr4919ih.pdf.pdf |
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