What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 2449.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-20.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2449/BILLS-118s2449is.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 Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 2449

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Permanent Ban on Fees for Food Assistance (SNAP/EBT) Transactions.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Recipients of food assistance (SNAP) are permanently protected from being charged fees for using or processing EBT card transactions. States must regularly review and update EBT technology to meet modern commercial security standards, enhancing the safety of benefits.

This bill permanently prohibits states and their contractors from charging fees to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for processing, switching, or routing EBT transactions. This ensures that individuals relying on food assistance cards will not incur costs related to accessing their benefits. The law also mandates that state agencies regularly review and update EBT technology to maintain benefit security.

Key points

Recipients of food assistance (SNAP) are permanently protected from being charged fees for using or processing EBT card transactions.

States must regularly review and update EBT technology to meet modern commercial security standards, enhancing the safety of benefits.

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Additional Information

Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act of 2023

Print number: S 2449

Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]

Process start date: 2023-07-20

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Permanent Ban on Fees for Food Assistance (SNAP/EBT) Transactions.

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