HB6005: Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to expand the replacement of stolen EBT benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Plain-language summary
This bill amends the 2023 federal spending law to expand protections for people whose SNAP benefits were stolen through skimming—a fraud method where criminals illegally copy debit card information. SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides food assistance to low-income Americans. The bill would increase how much stolen SNAP money gets replaced for victims. The bill was introduced in the House and is currently in .
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HB6005: Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act of 2023