hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Requires states to send SNAP recipient data to USDA on request.
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and cosponsors
Introduced in Senate, referred to committee
The bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act to make state cooperation a condition of SNAP participation. States must provide recipient-level data, case files, and other program information within 30 days (or sooner for urgent integrity issues). Noncompliance could lead to withheld funds. The sponsor is Senator Rick Scott of Florida, and the bill is currently in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
This bill has been introduced in its chamber of Congress. It has been assigned a bill number and referred to a committee for review. Most bills never advance past this stage. The committee may hold hearings, gather expert testimony, and amend the bill before deciding whether to send it to the full chamber for a vote.
If you receive SNAP benefits, your state would be required to share your personal data—like income, household size, and case files—with the USDA upon request. That data could then be disclosed to federal or state law enforcement for purposes related to the program or other laws. States that refuse could face funding suspensions, which might affect benefit distribution.
Supporters Say
Supporters say it's needed to crack down on fraud and ensure program integrity.
Critics Say
Critics worry it invades privacy and could lead to data misuse.
Supporters argue that the USDA lacks sufficient access to verify eligibility and prevent abuse, and that this bill closes a loophole. Critics contend that sharing personal data with law enforcement without a warrant goes too far and may discourage eligible people from applying. Some also note that the bill's privacy safeguards only restate existing law, not strengthen it.