A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass H.R. 7658 and S. 3949, the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026, or create and enact other legislation to require the implementation of stronger security measures to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
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Overview
This resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 7658 and S. 3949, the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026, or enact similar legislation. The resolution highlights increasing instances of SNAP benefit theft and fraud, including skimming, cloning, and algorithmic attacks, which have resulted in significant financial losses in Pennsylvania. It emphasizes the need for stronger security measures, specifically the adoption of chip-enabled EBT cards nationwide, to protect SNAP recipients and their families.
Key provisions
- Urges Congress to pass H.R. 7658 and S. 3949, the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026.
- Calls for stronger security measures to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
- Recommends the adoption of chip-enabled EBT cards for SNAP recipients.
- Suggests a national mandate for security updates to SNAP regulations.
- References a Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General report highlighting potential fraudulent activity.
Who is affected
- SNAP recipients
- Low-income families
- Older adults
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Pennsylvania residents
Notable changes
- The resolution advocates for a shift from traditional EBT cards to chip-enabled EBT cards.
- It calls for regular updates to SNAP security regulations.
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Benjamin Sanchez
G. Roni Green
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