SNAP benefit cards would need photos, and stores would check them before purchases.
This bill would require photos on Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, which people use for food assistance. Stores would have to check these photos to make sure the person using the card is the authorized cardholder. These changes would take effect 18 months after the bill becomes law.
Today, Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards for food assistance do not require photos, and stores are not required to check for them. If this bill becomes law, EBT cards would need to show a photo of the cardholder. Stores would then have to check this photo against the customer's identity before a sale. These changes would start 18 months after the bill is signed into law.
HR 6457 · 119th Congress · December 4, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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