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SNAP Program Changes: More Accurate Payments and Overpayment Recovery

This new act aims to improve the accuracy of SNAP food benefit payments, potentially reducing taxpayer waste. It introduces new rules for recovering overpaid benefits, meaning state agencies will actively seek to reclaim incorrectly disbursed funds. For citizens, this implies potentially more efficient program management and greater accountability for proper fund utilization.
Key points
Starting in 2025, even small errors in SNAP payments will be considered when evaluating state agencies' payment accuracy.
State agencies will be required to recoup any overpaid benefits, impacting their evaluation and potential penalties.
The amount of penalties for state agencies for payment errors will depend on how much of the overpayments they manage to recover.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_302
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2025-01-29
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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_S_302.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Starting in 2025, even small errors in SNAP payments will be considered when evaluating state agencies' payment accuracy.
  • State agencies will be required to recoup any overpaid benefits, impacting their evaluation and potential penalties.
  • The amount of penalties for state agencies for payment errors will depend on how much of the overpayments they manage to recover.
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 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 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Benefits