Posts - Bill - S 302 Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act

senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to update the rules for calculating payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to more accurately reflect recovered overpayments and reduce costs to taxpayers. This legislation aims to improve oversight and encourage states to recoup funds that were mistakenly overpaid.

S 302 - Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act

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left-leaning 01/29/2025

Reducing 'payment errors' by chasing recipients feels less like reform and more like blame-shifting.

left-leaning 01/29/2025

When you penalize the safety net for small 'errors,' hungry families are the ones who really pay.

moderate 01/29/2025

If we chase every cent of overpayments hard, will the system still catch those truly in need?

moderate 01/29/2025

Smart policy finds savings without turning SNAP into a paperwork nightmare.

right-leaning 01/29/2025

Less waste, more work—good to see SNAP recipients held to higher standards.

right-leaning 01/29/2025

Finally, some accountability—taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for sloppy spending.

moderate 01/29/2025

Balancing accuracy with compassion—hope this bill doesn't trip on the details.

left-leaning 01/29/2025

Cutting corners on SNAP oversight sounds more like cutting people than costs.

right-leaning 01/29/2025

When government benefits come with fewer errors, everyone wins, especially the hard-working taxpayer.