To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the promulgation of cybersecurity and digital service regulations relating to the use of EBT cards under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the promulgation of cybersecurity and digital service regulations relating to the use of EBT cards under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services. The main policy domain is Technology, Government Operations, Environment.
Who Benefits and How
technology companies and users of digital services may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, technology companies and users of digital services may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2024.
- Section id37d79ebcaeef48f8be9b4b90eee03daf: 2. Enhanced cybersecurity for EBT cards Section 7(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following:...
- Section id4f112a1a88c740639306188d5f85431c: 3. Ensuring no loss of access to benefits due to EBT card damage, loss, or fraud Section 7(h)(7) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016(h)(7)) is...
- Section id50e491615a9f4988964ebf3574ef728b: 4. No replacement fees for certain EBT cards Section 7(h)(8)(A) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016(h)(8)(A)) is amended— by striking A State...
- Section id1417611eb5ad4a1e82084b94e9802fb6: 5. Requirement for retailer use of chip-enabled payment terminals as a condition of SNAP participation Section 9(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the promulgation of cybersecurity and digital service regulations relating to the use of EBT cards under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Key Policy Areas
Technology, Government Operations, Environment
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the promulgation of cybersecurity and digital service regulations relating to the use of EBT cards under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- technology companies and users of digital services
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- technology companies and users of digital services
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Fetterman, and Mr. Cassidy) introduced …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_administrator"
- → The Administrator identified in the operative section
- "secretary_of_treasury"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
- "secretary_of_agriculture"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
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