The resolution from the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, introduced by Senator Schaffer and co-sponsored by Senators Blackshear, Smith, and Craig, urges Congress to take action to restore stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and enhance anti-fraud measures within the program. It highlights the significant financial losses Ohio incurs due to SNAP fraud, particularly through a method known as "skimming," where fraudulent devices capture payment card information. The resolution notes that while Congress has previously provided funding to replace stolen benefits, the current legislation only extends this support until December 20, 2024, leaving a gap in protection for beneficiaries beyond that date.

The resolution calls for Congress to not only resume the restoration of stolen SNAP benefits but also to implement measures such as replacing existing electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards with more secure chip-enabled cards to prevent future fraud. It emphasizes the importance of these actions in safeguarding the financial assistance provided to vulnerable households in Ohio. The resolution concludes with a directive for the Clerk of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to relevant congressional leaders and the Ohio media to raise awareness of this issue.