The SNAP Fraud Accountability Act, introduced by Representative William R. Timmons IV on September 1, 2026, proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by lowering the financial threshold for criminal penalties in cases of fraud involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, the bill seeks to reduce the threshold from $5,000 to $1,000, meaning that individuals committing SNAP fraud involving $1,000 or more could face criminal charges. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration.
H.R. 10219 was introduced in the 119th Congress by William Timmons (Republican) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Agriculture and Food policy area, one of 113 bills in that area we track this Congress.
William Timmons is the sponsor of 4 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 10219 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10219 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Agriculture and Food is 2/10.
Supporters of the SNAP Fraud Accountability Act argue that lowering the threshold for criminal penalties will deter fraudulent activities within the SNAP program, ensuring that taxpayer funds are used appropriately to assist those in genuine need. They believe that stricter enforcement measures will enhance the integrity of the program and prevent abuse.
Critics of the bill express concern that reducing the threshold for criminal penalties may disproportionately affect low-income individuals who might commit minor infractions out of necessity. They argue that such measures could lead to increased criminalization of poverty and may not effectively address the root causes of fraud within the SNAP program.
The SNAP Fraud Accountability Act, sponsored by William Timmons, does not show any direct industry overlaps with his top donor industries. This indicates that there are no immediate financial incentives from his donors that could influence the legislation. Timmons' top donors come from various sectors, none of which are directly related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or its fraud prevention measures. Thus, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Voters should be aware that while the absence of overlaps reduces the risk of undue influence, it does not eliminate the possibility of indirect connections or broader industry interests that could affect legislative priorities in the future.
Top industries funding William Timmons, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does H.R. 10219 do?
The SNAP Fraud Accountability Act, introduced by Representative William R. Timmons IV on September 1, 2026, proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by lowering the financial threshold for criminal penalties in cases of fraud involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, the bill seeks to reduce the threshold from $5,000 to $1,000, meaning that…
Has H.R. 10219 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 10219 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.R. 10219 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10219 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Agriculture and Food is 2/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 10219?
H.R. 10219 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on September 3, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 10219?
H.R. 10219 was sponsored by William Timmons (Republican).
