Congressman Taylor Leads Resolution Condemning SNAP Fraud

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Dave Taylor (OH-02), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Randy Fine (FL-06), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Tom Barrett (MI-07), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced a resolution reaffirming the importance of safeguarding the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 for Americans in need.

“For far too long, SNAP fraudsters chasing a quick payday have taken food out of the mouths of vulnerable Americans," said Congressman Taylor. “USDA’s initial estimate that at least $3 billion in SNAP funds were lost to fraud, waste, and abuse underscores the urgent need to safeguard taxpayer dollars and strengthen accountability. I will continue working alongside Vice President Vance’s Fraud Task Force, my Republican colleagues, and local leaders to ensure every dollar is accounted for and restore the integrity of SNAP for the sake of Americans who truly depend on it.”

Specifically, this resolution:

• Expresses support for continued efforts by the Trump Administration to identify, prevent, and prosecute waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments in SNAP;
• Applauds the Trump Administration’s efforts to counter SNAP fraudsters and crack down on criminal actors hurting the most vulnerable Americans;
• Recognizes the importance of strong program integrity measures to safeguard taxpayer dollars and preserve resources for the most vulnerable Americans;
• Supports efforts to improve oversight and transparency within SNAP to ensure the program is working effectively for those eligible; and
• Affirms that reducing waste, fraud, and abuse is essential to the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of SNAP.

Background:

The largest federal nutrition assistance program in the United States, SNAP was designed primarily to ensure eligible low-income Americans maintain access to food during times of need. In July of 2025, the Trump Administration requested all states report their SNAP data to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure the proper disbursement of funds. However, only 29 states shared their data, while 21 states sued USDA to keep their data hidden.

Of the 29 states that reported their SNAP data, it was revealed that 186,000 deceased individuals were still receiving benefits, over 440,000 recipients used fraudulent Social Security numbers, over 247,000 recipients were claiming benefits in multiple states, and 4,400 individuals who had been marked disqualified were still receiving benefits.

The full text of this resolution is available here.

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