A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require States to provide recipient-level data to the Secretary of Agriculture upon request.

This bill would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to establish a requirement that states provide recipient-level data to the Secretary of Agriculture when requested. Recipient-level data refers to information about individual participants in food assistance programs, which would allow the federal government to better track and analyze how these programs are being used across different states.

If enacted, this legislation could enhance federal oversight and evaluation of food assistance programs by giving the USDA access to more detailed information about program participants and outcomes. This data could be used to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, or ensure compliance with federal requirements. The practical impact on citizens would likely be indirect—while individual food assistance recipients might see changes in how their information is used or shared with federal authorities, the primary effect would be on state administrators who would need to compile and submit this data to the federal government.