Congress extends SNAP theft victim compensation through 2034
H.R. 2983 — SNAP SECURE Act of 2025 · Filed by Al Green (D-TX) · Introduced Apr 24, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill extends funding for a SNAP benefit replacement program from 2024 to 2034, allowing the federal government to continue reimbursing victims whose food assistance benefits were stolen. The bill amends a 2023 appropriations law to keep the program alive for an additional decade.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative function is to extend the sunset date of an existing appropriation for SNAP benefit replacement. It is a straightforward reauthorization of victim compensation funding.
What the text implies
- The bill does not appropriate new money — it extends an existing authorization. Actual funding depends on whether Congress appropriates funds in future fiscal years; the extension is permissive, not mandatory.
- The bill references Section 501(b)(2)(C) of Division HH of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, whose full text and current funding level are not reproduced here. The actual scope and mechanics of the replacement program depend on that cited provision.
Who it affects
Low-income households that experience SNAP benefit theft retain access to replacement funds, preventing loss of food assistance. The extension preserves a victim-compensation mechanism without imposing new costs on ordinary citizens.