H.R. 2407: SNAP Reform and Upward Mobility Act of 2025
The "SNAP Reform and Upward Mobility Act of 2025" introduces several modifications aimed at improving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families.
Enhancements to Self-Sufficiency
The bill focuses on promoting self-sufficiency among SNAP recipients by implementing increased work requirements. This is intended to encourage participants in the program to seek employment and improve their economic standing.
State Contributions and Spending Transparency
It requires states to contribute matching funds for various welfare programs. This aims to increase state accountability and ensure that federal funds are utilized effectively. Additionally, the legislation seeks to provide a clearer breakdown of expenditures on welfare programs, which could enhance transparency regarding how assistance is allocated and used across different areas.
Combating Fraud
To address issues of fraud within the SNAP program, the bill proposes increasing the funds that states can retain for fraud investigations. Specifically, the percentage is set to rise from 35% to 50%. This increase aims to provide states with more resources to combat fraudulent activities and misuse of SNAP benefits. The bill also revises administrative cost-sharing provisions, potentially allowing for better allocation of funds between states and the federal government.
Program Outcome Improvements
The overall goal of these changes is to improve the outcomes of the SNAP program, ensuring that it effectively supports those in need while also promoting responsible use of government resources.
Relevant Companies
- UBER - As a company operating in food delivery and transportation services, UBER may see changes in demand related to its delivery services for SNAP beneficiaries who wish to access grocery delivery under any SNAP-related incentives aimed at improving access to food.
- WMT - Walmart, a major grocery retailer, could be impacted by changes in SNAP as modifications in program rules may affect foot traffic and purchasing behaviors among SNAP recipients.
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Apr. 18, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. |
| Mar. 27, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 27, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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