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Improving SNAP Payment Accuracy and Overpayment Recoupment

This new act aims to reduce errors in SNAP food assistance payments, which may affect the accuracy of benefits citizens receive. It introduces a requirement to recoup overpaid funds, meaning individuals might need to return money if an error occurs.
Key points
Reducing the tolerance for small errors in SNAP payments to zero from fiscal year 2025.
Mandating state agencies to seek recoupment of all overpayments made to benefit recipients.
Impact on state agencies: their error rate will be adjusted based on the percentage of overpayments recouped.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_762
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Process start date: 2025-01-28
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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 119_HR_762.

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 2025-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reducing the tolerance for small errors in SNAP payments to zero from fiscal year 2025.
  • Mandating state agencies to seek recoupment of all overpayments made to benefit recipients.
  • Impact on state agencies: their error rate will be adjusted based on the percentage of overpayments recouped.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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