Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced on November 14 that all recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will need to reapply to combat fraud and ensure benefits go to those in genuine need.
• During an interview, Rollins highlighted concerns about fraud in SNAP, citing an audit that showed nearly 200,000 payments to deceased individuals across 29 states. Some states have resisted sharing their data with the federal government.
• Rollins stated that over 500,000 individuals are improperly registered to receive benefits twice, contributing to a significant increase in fraud.
• The USDA reported approximately 42 million people, or one in eight Americans, benefit from SNAP, receiving an average of $177 each per month.
• The historical requirement to periodically reapply for benefits exists to verify ongoing eligibility. States currently review this every six months.
• The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Trump, reinforced existing reapplication laws and tightened eligibility for some SNAP recipients.
• Rollins emphasized the need to verify that recipients genuinely cannot survive without SNAP assistance. She also suggested that limiting benefits may lead to fewer illegal immigrants.
Rollins aims to eliminate fraud and ensure SNAP supports only those in true need. Recent discussions indicate a significant reform effort to enhance the integrity of the program and address fraud concerns effectively.
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