Contact Congress about H.R. 3887: SNAP Anti-Theft and Victim Compensation Act of 2025
Families could get SNAP benefits replaced if thieves steal them from EBT cards or other electronic systems. The bill also gives federal investigators more power to pursue SNAP theft and makes thieves pay a civil penalty worth twice what they stole.
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SNAP Anti-Theft and Victim Compensation Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Latest action on H.R. 3887: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects SNAP households whose food benefits are stolen from EBT cards or electronic systems. It also affects states, which would have to check theft claims, repay eligible households, and report data each year. Federal investigators and law enforcement agencies would get a larger role in SNAP theft cases. People who knowingly steal SNAP benefits could face a new money penalty on top of other penalties.
Why this matters: Stolen SNAP benefits can leave a family without food money for the rest of the month. This bill would let states replace those benefits when the household did not cause the theft. It also tries to make SNAP theft easier to investigate and more costly for thieves. The main uncertainty is how the Agriculture Department writes the rules and how well states can run the repayment and reporting systems.
Key provisions in H.R. 3887
- The USDA watchdog office would get more power to investigate SNAP theft and misuse. This includes cyber theft like skimming, cloning, phishing, spoofing, and unauthorized access to EBT cards or systems.
- The USDA watchdog could use subpoenas and warrants in SNAP theft cases. A subpoena requires records or testimony, and a warrant allows a search or seizure with court approval.
- The USDA watchdog would have to work with other groups on SNAP fraud cases that cross places or agencies. Those groups include the Justice Department, FBI, Homeland Security, Secret Service, state and local police, and financial institutions.
- The Agriculture Secretary could write rules and provide money for the watchdog's added investigation work. The Agriculture Secretary leads the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- States could use SNAP benefit funds to repay households after stolen benefits. The household must not have caused the theft, and the theft can include unauthorized electronic transfers.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 3887
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Questions people ask about H.R. 3887
- What is H.R. 3887?
- Families could get SNAP benefits replaced if thieves steal them from EBT cards or other electronic systems. The bill also gives federal investigators more power to pursue SNAP theft and makes thieves pay a civil penalty worth twice what they stole.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 3887?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 3887?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 3887 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
