SNAP E&T Data And Technical Assistance (DATA) Act of 2024

HR 7572, the SNAP E&T DATA Act of 2024, authorizes $15 million annually (2024-2028) in competitive grants to state agencies to improve data systems for SNAP employment and training programs. It directly affects state agencies managing SNAP employment services by requiring them to build longitudinal data systems that link participant information with education and workforce data, while meeting strict privacy and security standards. Key provisions include prioritizing grants for states with weaker data infrastructure, encouraging coordination with other workforce programs, and mandating annual reports to Congress on grant impacts. The bill focuses on enhancing program effectiveness through better data - not changing SNAP benefits or eligibility - and prohibits using grant funds to replace existing state funding.