Contact Congress about H.R. 6520: SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2025

States would have to give the U.S. Department of Agriculture detailed SNAP case data on request. The data could also go to law enforcement, and states could lose administrative funding if they do not comply.

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SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight 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. 6520: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects state agencies that run SNAP, SNAP recipients, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and law enforcement agencies. State agencies would face clearer federal data demands and possible funding penalties. SNAP recipients could have more of their case information shared with federal officials and, in some cases, law enforcement. The department would get stronger tools to collect and use state SNAP data for oversight, audits, and enforcement.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could make SNAP oversight faster, but it would also move more personal benefit data into federal and law enforcement hands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture could use the data to find errors, compare state records, and investigate possible fraud. States may need better systems and more staff time to meet requests, especially if deadlines are short. The bill keeps existing privacy laws in place, but it does not add new privacy safeguards.

Key provisions in H.R. 6520

• States would have to share detailed SNAP records with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This would be a formal rule for taking part in SNAP.
• The department could decide how states send the data. That includes the format, method, schedule, deadline, and any secure electronic system the department chooses.
• States would usually have 30 days to send the requested data. The department could require a faster response for urgent fraud checks, audits, or investigations.
• The department could cut off or pause federal money used to run SNAP if a state does not follow a data request.
• The department must protect the data under current federal privacy and security laws. That includes the Privacy Act of 1974.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 6520

What is H.R. 6520?

States would have to give the U.S. Department of Agriculture detailed SNAP case data on request. The data could also go to law enforcement, and states could lose administrative funding if they do not comply.

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