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119-hr-6520119th CongressWALLET

SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

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Summary

recipient-level SNAP data sharing would be a mandatory condition for state participation, letting the Secretary request case files and other program records for oversight and enforcement. It would set timelines, require secure electronic transfer, allow disclosure to law enforcement, and authorize funding penalties for noncompliant states.

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  • State agencies would have to provide requested data within 30 days, or sooner for urgent audits or investigations, and could face withholding or suspension of federal administrative funds for noncompliance.
  • SNAP households would see recipient-level records and case file information shared with federal and state law enforcement and investigative agencies for administering or enforcing SNAP or other laws.
  • The Secretary could prescribe the form, manner, frequency, and timing of data transfers, including designated secure electronic systems to receive the data.
  • All data received would remain subject to applicable federal privacy and security laws, including the Privacy Act of 1974.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New data rules for SNAP agencies

If enacted, State SNAP agencies would have to send recipient-level and case data to the Agriculture Secretary when requested. The Secretary would set the format, timing, and frequency of transfers. Transfers would include secure electronic systems the Secretary designates. States would have 30 days to provide requested data unless the Secretary sets a shorter deadline for urgent audits or investigations. If a State did not comply, Federal SNAP administrative funds would be withheld or suspended. The Secretary would ensure data are protected under Federal privacy and security laws, including the Privacy Act of 1974. The Secretary would be able to share received data with Federal and State law enforcement and investigative agencies for administering or enforcing SNAP or other laws.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

MN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 12/9/2025

  • Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 12/9/2025

  • Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 12/9/2025

  • Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 12/10/2025

  • Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 12/10/2025

  • Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 12/10/2025

  • Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 12/10/2025

  • Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/19/2025

  • Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 1/6/2026

  • Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 1/8/2026

  • Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/13/2026

  • Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 2/20/2026

  • Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 7/9/2026

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