SNAP SECURE Act of 2025
The SNAP SECURE Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Green of Texas, aims to support victims of theft of SNAP benefits and to bolster the program’s safeguards. The bill’s key legislative move is to reinstate funding for SNAP benefit replacement by extending the period during which stolen benefits can be replaced. Specifically, it amends the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act to change the replacement funding expiration from 2024 to 2034, effectively continuing authorities that allow benefits to be replaced if they are stolen or misused. While the bill’s title references compensation for theft victims, the enacted text provided focuses on extending replacement funding. The exact mechanisms for compensation are not detailed in the portion of the bill shown. The measure was introduced on April 24, 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Key Points
- 1Short title: The bill may be cited as the Original Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Safeguarding Eligible Clients Under Reimbursement Enforcement Act of 2025 (SNAP SECURE Act of 2025).
- 2Primary purpose: Reinstates and extends funding for SNAP benefit replacement, enabling continued replacement of stolen SNAP benefits.
- 3Specific legal change: Amends 7 U.S.C. 2016a(b)(2)(C) (division HH of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023) by striking “2024” and inserting “2034.”
- 4Scope of change: The modification affects the authorization period for SNAP benefit replacement funding, not necessarily the amount, program design, or new compensation programs beyond what is already authorized.
- 5Status and sponsorship: Introduced in the House on April 24, 2025 by Rep. Green of Texas and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.