# 119-s-3856: SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2026

119-s-3856, SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3856
- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3856
- Congress: 119
- Title: SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-12
- Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Gives the Secretary of Agriculture authority to request recipient-level SNAP data from State agencies.** This bill would tie State participation to timely, secure data transfers and enable use of that data for program oversight. - State agencies: Would have to provide recipient-level data, case files, or other program information in the form, manner, frequency, and timeframe the Secretary requires, and must provide requested data not later than 30 days unless a shorter timeline is set for urgent matters. - SNAP households: Their program records could be disclosed to Federal or State law enforcement for administration or enforcement, while data received must follow Federal privacy and security laws such as the Privacy Act of 1974. - Federal oversight and enforcement: Would let the Secretary use the data for audits, investigations, and program integrity work and may withhold or suspend Federal SNAP funds under section 16 for noncompliance.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA), 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL), 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New SNAP data sharing rules: mixed, medium. If enacted, this bill would require State SNAP agencies to send recipient-level and case file data to the Secretary of Agriculture when requested. States would have to transmit data in the form, manner, frequency, and timeframe the Secretary requires, including secure electronic systems. Requested…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-2355: Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-1162: SHORT Act

## Sources
- [119-s-3856 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3856)

## Related
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-2355: Patients Deserve Price Tags Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2355)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-1162: SHORT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1162)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3856 (as of 2026-04-21).