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Protecting Benefits: Mandatory Chip Cards and Fraud Alerts for SNAP, WIC, TANF.

This law requires state agencies to educate recipients of SNAP, WIC, and TANF benefits about the risks of card skimming and cloning fraud. It mandates clear procedures for reporting theft and replacing stolen funds. Crucially, the law requires the transition to more secure, chip-enabled Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards within five years, significantly enhancing the security of funds intended for food and family assistance.
Key points
State agencies must inform recipients of SNAP, WIC, and TANF about fraud risks (skimming, cloning) and necessary precautions.
Clear processes must be established for recipients to report stolen benefits and claim replacement funds.
States are required to transition from magnetic strip EBT cards to more secure, chip-enabled EBT cards within five years to combat fraud.
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Print number: 118_HR_9370
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Process start date: 2024-08-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To require State agencies to inform recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, participants in the WIC program, and recipients of assistance under the TANF program of card skimming, card cloning, and similar fraudulent methods of stealing such benefits or assistance; and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9370.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State agencies must inform recipients of SNAP, WIC, and TANF about fraud risks (skimming, cloning) and necessary precautions.
  • Clear processes must be established for recipients to report stolen benefits and claim replacement funds.
  • States are required to transition from magnetic strip EBT cards to more secure, chip-enabled EBT cards within five years to combat fraud.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Benefits Security