What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 9370.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-16.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9370/BILLS-118hr9370ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

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

Who is the primary sponsor?

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

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 9370

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

Q: 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.

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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Additional Information

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.

Print number: HR 9370

Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Process start date: 2024-08-16

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