Bills · HR 4347
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4347Agriculture and Food
SNAP E&T Data And Technical Assistance (DATA) Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a significant challenge in workforce development programs: effectively tracking participant success and program impact. Currently, many states may not have robust systems to understand the long-term effectiveness of their SNAP E&T programs or to seamlessly connect them with other education and job training initiatives. If this bill becomes law, it would provide crucial funding for states to build modern, linked data systems.
Such systems would offer a clearer picture of what training programs are most successful, allowing states to adapt and improve their offerings. Without this bill, states might continue to operate with fragmented data, making it harder to ensure federal funds are being used efficiently to help people secure stable employment. By enabling better data collection and analysis, the bill aims to make SNAP E&T programs more accountable and effective, helping more Americans gain the skills needed for economic independence.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes competitive grants to State agencies for developing and improving longitudinal administrative databases for SNAP E&T programs.
This directly funds states to build robust data systems that track participant outcomes over time, which is essential for program evaluation and improvement.
PROVISION 02
Establishes priorities for awarding grants, including encouraging participation from states with the greatest data needs and facilitating coordination with other workforce programs.
Ensures the grants target areas where they can have the most impact and promotes a more integrated approach to workforce development across different federal programs.
PROVISION 03
Requires strict privacy and security standards for all data collected, mandating that information is only used for program purposes and protects individual identities.
Builds trust and safeguards sensitive personal information, which is critical when collecting detailed data about individuals.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $15,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these grants.
Provides dedicated funding for five years, demonstrating a commitment to long-term data infrastructure development for SNAP E&T programs.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit annual reports to Congress on the program's implementation and impact on the effectiveness of state employment and training programs.
Ensures accountability and transparency in how grant funds are used and how the program is achieving its goals over time.
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2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in House
JUL 10
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4347
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
House BillHR 4347Agriculture and Food
SNAP E&T Data And Technical Assistance (DATA) Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
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