A Republican bill with 20 Republican cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026," requires States to provide specific data to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding fraud within the supplemental nutrition assistance program. States must submit data covering the most recently concluded five fiscal years within 180 days of the Act's enactment. Subsequent annual data must be submitted within 60 days after October 1 of each year. The requested information includes details on investigation cases, criminal activities like card skimming, enforcement actions, and recoveries. The bill also requires data on fraud involving deceased persons or the use of falsified or stolen social security numbers. Finally, it mandates that the Secretary submit and publish reports to Congress based on this collected data.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary to publish detailed reports on SNAP fraud online for public access.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal oversight by requiring states to submit specific data under threat of withheld administrative funds.
- Scored +2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill's focus on identifying and recovering fraud may lead to more efficient use of program funds.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased transparency regarding fraud: By requiring States to submit data on fraud cases, including card skimming and cloning, the bill aims to identify specific criminal activities within the program (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Tracking of identity-related fraud: The bill requires reporting on fraud involving deceased individuals or the use of falsified, recycled, stolen, or purchased social security numbers, which provides data on how these specific issues affect the program (Section 2(a)(5) and Section 2(a)(6)).
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Public access to findings: The Secretary is required to submit findings to Congress and publish those reports online, allowing the public to see the reported data (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial penalties for States: If a State fails to provide the required data by the deadline, the Secretary will withhold supplemental nutrition assistance program administrative funds from that State until the data is received (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary to publish detailed reports on SNAP fraud online for public access. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal oversight by requiring states to submit specific data under threat of withheld administrative funds.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill's focus on identifying and recovering fraud may lead to more efficient use of program funds.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill intends to safeguard the integrity of the food assistance program used by low-income households.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By tracking fraud and recovering funds, the bill aims to protect the integrity of nutrition assistance for those in need.
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina
Clay FullerRepublican · Georgia
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Wesley HuntRepublican · Texas
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina
Dusty JohnsonRepublican · South Dakota
Barry LoudermilkRepublican · Georgia
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Daniel MeuserRepublican · Pennsylvania
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
William TimmonsRepublican · South Carolina
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin