Americans with low income who were victims of stolen SNAP benefits will finally be entertained by the government.
Americans with low income who were victims of stolen SNAP benefits will finally be entertained by the government.
SNAP Benefits
In recent months, NBC News reported, that criminals have been using hidden “skimming” devices to target those who receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and sadly most states have declined to reimburse the funds.
However, a provision included in the $ 1.7 trillion spending bill passed by the US Senate on Thursday would require states to replace up to two months’ worth of benefits stolen since October. It also requires the US Department of Agriculture, one organization that manages SNAP, to explore measures to fight skimming.
The federal Bill for SNAP victims is currently heading back to the US House of Representatives for approval on Thursday night or Friday, Politico reported. Although it’s still unmeasured how much has been taken nationwide, in Massachusetts alone has already over $ 1.6 million in SNAP benefits were rob between June and November, NBC reported.
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