For Immediate Release: Congressman Burchett Introduces Bill to Improve SNAP Trafficking Data

Washington, D.C. (07/14/2026) -- Yesterday, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Stop Retail Food Store SNAP Trafficking Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

Low-income families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for vital access to food security. SNAP trafficking occurs when benefits are illegally exchanged for cash or non-eligible goods. 

The Stop Retail Food Store SNAP Trafficking Act improves the collection of SNAP trafficking data to enable better oversight of potential abuse across the country. Additionally, this legislation strengthens enforcement by increasing penalties on malicious actors from $100,000 to $250,000.  

“SNAP has become notorious for being plagued with fraud and abuse,” said Rep. Burchett. “My bill will empower the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct better oversight to ensure that your taxpayer money is being used to serve the least amongst us, not fraudsters.” 

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For questions and media inquiries, please contact Will Garrett, Communications Director for Congressman Burchett