SNAP and Food Assistance

Rep. Nancy Mace introduced legislation to require photographs on SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards and mandate retailers verify the photo before accepting benefits, aiming to reduce fraud. The bill sets photo-update intervals (10 years for adults, five for minors) and directs the Agriculture Secretary to create procedures allowing caregivers of minors, people with disabilities, and elderly recipients to access benefits on their behalf; Reps. Lauren Boebert and Barry Moore are listed as original cosponsors.