House Bill 4919
115th Congress(2017-2018)
SNAP Abuse and Fraud Prevention Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 2, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4919
Congress
115
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture and Food
Primary focus of measure is agricultural practices; agricultural prices and marketing; agricultural education; food assistance or nutrition programs; food industry, supply, and safety; aquaculture; horticulture and plants. Measures concerning international trade in agricultural products may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
SNAP Abuse and Fraud Prevention Act of 2018
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC) on a nationwide basis. (The NAC is currently a five-state pilot program.)
The NAC is a database of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) information for states to use to prevent SNAP participants from receiving duplicative benefits in multiple states.
The bill requires all states to use the NAC when making SNAP eligibility determinations and specifies requirements for USDA regulations implementing this bill.
February 2, 2018
02/08/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
02/02/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
02/02/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:36 PM