The House Resolution, introduced by Representatives Rowe, Krupa, Warner, Watro, Pugh, Pickett, Hamm, Cutler, Roae, and Kuzma on October 8, 2025, urges the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to promptly submit the required Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment data to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This submission is critical as the USDA mandated states to provide this data by July 30, 2025, to help identify overpayments and fraud within the program. The DHS's refusal to comply has led to a formal warning from the USDA, indicating that Pennsylvania risks losing over $115 million each quarter due to noncompliance, which could total up to $460 million annually.

The resolution highlights the urgency of the situation, noting that Pennsylvania's current payment error rate of 10.76% could lead to further reductions in federal funding, potentially amounting to $675 million by the fiscal year 2027-2028 if not addressed. The resolution criticizes the Governor's decision to pursue legal action against the USDA instead of focusing on compliance and emphasizes that the loss of federal funds could jeopardize the future of SNAP in the Commonwealth, adversely affecting those who rely on these benefits. The resolution calls for immediate action to prevent significant financial losses and requests that copies be sent to the Governor and the Secretary of Human Services.