To require State agencies to inform recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, participants in the WIC program, and recipients of assistance under the TANF program of card skimming, card cloning, and similar fraudulent methods of stealing such benefits or assistance; and for other purposes.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, introduced in the 118th Congress as H.R. 9370, aims to require State agencies to inform recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, participants in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, and recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) assistance about fraudulent methods such as card skimming and card cloning that can be used to steal their benefits. The bill's purpose is to increase awareness among beneficiaries about these types of fraud to help protect their assistance. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No full text or official summary is available, limiting detailed analysis.
H.R. 9370 sought to mandate state-level notifications to certain welfare program recipients about fraud risks related to electronic benefit cards but did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired.
- The bill targets fraud awareness for SNAP, WIC, and TANF program beneficiaries.
- It requires State agencies to provide information on card skimming, card cloning, and similar fraudulent methods.
- The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare but did not progress further and expired.
['Recipients of SNAP benefits', 'Participants in the WIC program', 'Recipients of TANF assistance', 'State agencies responsible for administering these programs']
['The bill does not specify the methods or frequency of notifications, which may affect implementation consistency.', 'No funding provisions are detailed, raising questions about resource allocation for state agencies to carry out the requirements.', 'Oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance by State agencies are not described.', 'The absence of the full bill text limits understanding of enforcement or penalties for non-compliance.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. It addresses concerns about fraud in federal assistance programs, a topic of ongoing legislative interest. However, the bill did not advance beyond referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization during the session.
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['Increased awareness among beneficiaries could reduce successful fraud attempts, potentially lowering program losses.', 'State agencies may need to develop or enhance communication strategies and materials to meet notification requirements.', 'Potential administrative burden on State agencies if resources are not provided.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits comprehensive analysis. Transparency about funding, enforcement, and implementation details is critical for assessing the bill's feasibility and impact. The bill's failure to advance suggests limited legislative engagement or prioritization. Monitoring similar future proposals for detailed provisions would improve oversight.
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