Bill · S. 4716· Senate(119-S-4716)
SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/9/2026
- Last activity
- 6/9/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026. It requires every State to provide data on fraud in the supplemental nutrition assistance program to the Secretary. The initial data must cover the 5 most recent fiscal years and be submitted not later than 180 days after the enactment of the subsection. States must then submit updated data annually following October 1, 2028. If a State fails to provide the required data, the Secretary will withhold funds under section 16 until the data is received. Finally, the Secretary must submit a report containing the findings to Congress and make it publicly available.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Improves government transparency by requiring public reporting on SNAP fraud data submitted to Congress.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
Increases federal oversight by imposing mandatory reporting requirements and penalties on states regarding SNAP fraud.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
Improves fiscal responsibility by requiring detailed fraud reporting and data collection in the SNAP program.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-1
Could potentially disrupt program funding and operations if states fail to comply with administrative reporting mandates.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 (Adding Section 11(y)(2)): This provision requires States to submit detailed data on fraud cases, including card skimming, card cloning, enforcement actions, recoveries, and disqualifications related to deceased persons or fraudulent social security numbers. This could be considered positive because it tracks specific fraudulent activities and holds individuals accountable for misusing the program.
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Section 2 (Adding Section 11(y)(5)): This provision requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress containing the findings based on the data and make it publicly available. This is a positive outcome for the people because it ensures transparency from elected officials and government agencies regarding how tax dollars and program benefits are managed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2 (Adding Section 11(y)(4)): If a State does not provide the required data by the applicable date, the Secretary shall withhold funds to that State under section 16 until the data is received. This could be considered a negative impact because withholding State funds could potentially disrupt program operations or affect individuals who rely on the supplemental nutrition assistance program while administrative reporting issues are sorted out.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-1
- 6/9/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Introduced in Senate