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Stricter Rules for SNAP Food Assistance Payments and Error Recovery.

This bill tightens rules regarding incorrect payments within the SNAP food assistance program, mandating that states actively recover all overpaid benefits from recipients. The legislation also increases financial penalties for states with high error rates, aiming to reduce waste and save taxpayer money. For citizens, this means any overpayments received by mistake must be repaid.
Key points
States are now required to actively seek the recovery of any overpaid food assistance benefits from recipients.
Starting in Fiscal Year 2024, all payment errors, regardless of how small, must be counted when assessing a state's accuracy.
States that fail to recover overpayments face higher potential financial penalties (up to 25% of administrative costs).
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Print number: 118_S_2923
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2023-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2923.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States are now required to actively seek the recovery of any overpaid food assistance benefits from recipients.
  • Starting in Fiscal Year 2024, all payment errors, regardless of how small, must be counted when assessing a state's accuracy.
  • States that fail to recover overpayments face higher potential financial penalties (up to 25% of administrative costs).
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 Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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