US HB2407

Summary of H.R. 2407 - SNAP Reform and Upward Mobility Act of 2025

• Poverty Measurement Overhaul: Requires the Census Bureau to collect data from federal agencies on over 40 means-tested benefit programs (including SNAP, Medicaid, housing assistance, and tax credits) to calculate poverty rates that account for total government benefits received, with initial report due January 1, 2026.

• Stricter SNAP Work Requirements: Raises the general work requirement age threshold from 60 to 65, expands hour-based work requirements to apply to adults ages 18-64 (up from 55), reduces state waiver exemptions from 15% to 5%, and limits geographic waivers to counties with unemployment over 10%.

• Mandatory State Matching Funds: Phases in state cost-sharing requirements for SNAP administration starting at 10% in FY2025 and increasing annually to 50% by FY2033 and beyond.

• Tightened Eligibility and Fraud Prevention: Requires households to receive at least $50 in means-tested benefits for 6 consecutive months to qualify through categorical eligibility; mandates cooperation with fraud investigations; limits EBT card authorized users to 5 people with escalating penalties for unauthorized use.

• Enhanced Oversight and Reporting: Establishes an 8-member Commission on Valuation of Federal Benefits ($1 million authorized); requires annual reauthorization of medium/high-risk retail food stores; allows states to retain 50% of recovered fraud funds (up from 35%); and authorizes states to permanently disqualify retailers convicted of trafficking benefits.