U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, legislation aimed at strengthening security protections for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT cards.
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, legislation aimed at strengthening security protections for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT cards. The bill would modernize SNAP card technology by requiring fraud-resistant chips and phasing out outdated magnetic stripes, which are vulnerable to 'skimming', a form of fraud in which thieves steal card information to create duplicates.
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, legislation aimed at strengthening security protections for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT cards. The bill would modernize SNAP card technology by requiring fraud-resistant chips and phasing out outdated magnetic stripes, which are vulnerable to 'skimming', a form of fraud in which thieves steal card information to create duplicates. These duplicate cards are then used to drain victims’ benefits, depriving families of critical food assistance. The bill would also require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to revisit cybersecurity safeguards every five years thereafter to account for new fraud threats to SNAP cards.
Senator Katie Britt issued a Senate press release stating she joined as a cosponsor of the bipartisan "Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act." The release describes bill provisions to require fraud-resistant chip technology on SNAP EBT cards, phase out magnetic stripes, require states to issue replacement cards within three days for victims, and direct USDA to revisit cybersecurity safeguards every five years. The release announces her cosponsorship but does not report enactment or a committee vote.
Congress.gov records for S.3949 (Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026) show the bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on February 26, 2026. The public bill record lists text and committee referral but shows no subsequent committee action, floor vote, or enactment as of April 17, 2026.
Senator Katie Britt's office press release (Apr 8, 2026) states she joined and cosponsored the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act (the bill explicitly aims to require fraud‑resistant chips and phase out magnetic strips on SNAP EBT cards to prevent skimming). The release announces her support and names other sponsors/cosponsors.
Congressional bill record shows S.3949 (Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act) was introduced Feb 26, 2026 and read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. There are no recorded committee reports or further floor actions (no enactment) between introduction and the as-of-date window (through mid‑April 2026).
Senator Britt publicly joined and cosponsored the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, describing the bill's requirements for fraud-resistant chips and phasing out magnetic stripes on SNAP EBT cards.
Bill text directs USDA to require anti-fraud chip technology on SNAP EBT cards, establishes phased timelines for states to issue chip-enabled cards and to phase out magnetic stripes, and creates reimbursement/grant provisions for state and vendor upgrades.
Official Senate press release (Apr 8, 2026) states Senator Katie Britt publicly joined and cosponsored S.3949 (Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act) and describes her advocacy for requiring fraud-resistant chip technology and phasing out magnetic-stripe SNAP EBT cards to prevent skimming.
Congressional record and bill text (first posted Feb 26, 2026) show S.3949’s provisions to require upgraded technical standards for SNAP EBT cards (including chip technology and related timelines/funding). The legislative status shows the bill was introduced and referred to committee with no enactment recorded as of the current lookback.
Senator Katie Britt's official Senate press release states she joined and publicly cosponsored the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act and explicitly supports modernizing SNAP EBT cards with fraud‑resistant chips and phasing out magnetic stripes to prevent skimming.
The official bill text for S.3949 requires that EBT cards issued within the statutory transition period be chip-enabled, phases out magnetic-stripe reliance, provides reimbursement authority to states to cover upgrade costs, and requires other anti-skimming and replacement protections.
Senator Katie Britt announced she joined the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, stating the bill would require fraud-resistant chip EBT cards, phase out magnetic stripes, and speed replacement cards for victims.
Bill text (S.3949) requires promulgation of cybersecurity regulations for EBT cards, defines 'chip-enabled' cards, mandates regulation timelines, and includes vendor support and replacement-card provisions.
Official press release from Senator Britt's office announcing she joined the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act and describing key provisions: requiring fraud-resistant chip EBT cards, phasing out magnetic stripes, USDA review every five years, and permitting states to issue replacement SNAP cards within three days.
Official bill text (S.3949) requires promulgation of cybersecurity and digital service regulations for EBT cards, defines 'chip-enabled' cards resistant to cloning, mandates States begin issuing chip-enabled EBT cards within two years after final regulations, and includes vendor/retailer reimbursement provisions.
April 8, 2026 press release from Senator Katie Britt's office says she 'recently joined the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act,' and explains the bill would require fraud-resistant chips, phase out magnetic stripes, allow replacement SNAP cards within three days, and require USDA to revisit cybersecurity safeguards every five years.
The introduced text of S. 3949, the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026, requires cybersecurity and digital service regulations for EBT cards and establishes chip-enabled card requirements and related anti-skimming safeguards. The bill was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Assessments
The promise was to support legislation, not necessarily secure enactment. During her current Senate term, Katie Britt joined/cosponsored the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, which directly targets SNAP EBT skimming by requiring chip-enabled, fraud-resistant cards, phasing out magnetic stripes, and adding related cybersecurity and replacement-card safeguards. Although the bill had not been enacted in the cited record, her cosponsorship and public advocacy satisfy the pledged action to support such legislation.
The promise was to 'support legislation to strengthen security protections for SNAP EBT cards to prevent skimming.' Multiple official sources confirm Senator Katie Britt publicly cosponsored and advocated for the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act (S.3949), which directly addressed the policy goal with provisions for fraud-resistant chip EBT cards, phasing out magnetic stripes, and related safeguards. While the bill did not pass into law as of the latest available record, the promise was specifically to support legislation, not guarantee passage or implementation. Cosponsorship, advocacy, and public announcement represent fulfillment of the pledged support. Thus, the promise is 'delivered,' with significant legislative effort in the same term.
Sen. Katie Britt publicly cosponsored and advocated for S.3949 (Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act), whose text would require fraud-resistant chip EBT cards, phase out magnetic stripes, and speed replacement cards—directly matching the pledge to support legislation to prevent SNAP skimming. Official Senate press releases and the bill text confirm her cosponsorship; the bill was introduced and referred to committee (not yet enacted), but the claim asked about supporting legislation, which she did.
Sen. Katie Britt publicly cosponsored and advocated for S.3949 (Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act), which would require fraud-resistant chip EBT cards, phase out magnetic stripes, and speed replacement cards. Her office issued a press release (Apr 8, 2026) confirming her cosponsorship; the bill text and congressional record (introduced Feb 26, 2026) match the security measures described. Although the bill had been referred to committee and not enacted as of the lookback, the campaign promise was to "support legislation," which she fulfilled by cosponsoring and publicly backing the bill.
The campaign promise was to "support legislation to strengthen security protections for SNAP EBT cards to prevent skimming." Senator Britt publicly cosponsored S.3949 (Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act) and issued a press release (Apr 8, 2026) endorsing its provisions (requiring fraud-resistant chips, phasing out magnetic stripes, replacement protections, and funding/reimbursement). The bill text and congressional record confirm she joined and supported the legislation during the current term. Although the bill had only been referred to committee and not enacted as of the lookback, the promise was to support legislation, which she fulfilled by cosponsoring and publicly advocating for S.3949.
Sen. Katie Britt publicly joined and cosponsored S.3949 (Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act) and advocated for its provisions requiring fraud-resistant chip technology and phasing out magnetic stripes on SNAP EBT cards. The bill text and her press release (Feb–Apr 2026) directly match the claim to "support legislation to strengthen security protections for SNAP EBT cards to prevent skimming." While the bill had been referred to committee and not enacted as of the mid‑April 2026 lookback, the campaign promise was to support such legislation, which she fulfilled by cosponsoring and publicly backing S.3949.
Sen. Katie Britt publicly joined and cosponsored S.3949 (Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act), which would require fraud-resistant chip technology and phase out magnetic stripes on SNAP EBT cards; she issued a press release (Apr 8, 2026) announcing her cosponsorship and advocacy. The bill text and congressional record confirm introduction and referral to committee (Feb 26, 2026) but no enactment as of mid-April 2026. Because the promise was to "support legislation" and she took formal, public legislative action by cosponsoring the bill, the promise is delivered (effort documented), though the proposal had not yet become law by the lookback date.
Senator Britt publicly joined and cosponsored the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act (S.3949), per her April 8, 2026 press release, which explicitly seeks to require fraud‑resistant chips and phase out magnetic stripes on SNAP EBT cards to prevent skimming. Congress.gov shows S.3949 was introduced and referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee (Feb 26, 2026) and had not yet been enacted as of mid‑April 2026, but the claim commits her to supporting legislation — which she did by cosponsoring the bill. Because the promise was to support legislation (not to enact it), the commitment was fulfilled in this term.
The pledge was to support legislation to strengthen SNAP EBT card security. Senator Britt publicly joined and cosponsored the bipartisan Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act (S.3949), which would require fraud‑resistant chips, phase out magnetic stripes, and add other protections; her office issued a press release (Apr 8, 2026) announcing the cosponsorship. Although the bill had only been referred to committee by Apr 17, 2026 and was not enacted, the promise was to support such legislation and she fulfilled that by cosponsoring it.
Senator Katie Britt co-sponsored the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, which directly addresses strengthening security protections for SNAP EBT cards to prevent skimming. However, there is no evidence that the legislation has been enacted into law or that the promised outcome—stronger security protections—has been delivered; the attempt was legislative, serious, and aligned with her promise but has not resulted in concrete policy change as of the available evidence.
Senator Katie Britt fulfilled the promise to make a serious legislative attempt by cosponsoring the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, which seeks to strengthen security protections for SNAP EBT cards and prevent skimming. However, there is no evidence in the supplied material that the legislation has been enacted or the promised changes implemented, so the promise's outcome has not been delivered even though significant effort was made.
Senator Katie Britt co-sponsored legislation to strengthen security protections for SNAP EBT cards against skimming, which constitutes a significant legislative effort toward fulfilling the promise. However, the evidence does not indicate the bill became law or that the security measures were actually implemented, meaning the promised outcome was not delivered.