Ensuring no loss of access to benefits due to EBT card damage, loss, or fraud

Section 7(h)(7) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016(h)(7)) is amended— (1) by striking Regulations and inserting the following: (A) In general Regulations; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Ensuring no loss of access to benefits due to EBT card damage, loss, or fraud Not later than 180 days after the effective date of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations requiring the following: (i) If an EBT card is damaged, no longer functions properly, is stolen, or is frozen due to fraud, the applicable State shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the household receives a replacement card, either by mail or in person, as selected by the household, not later than 3 business days after the household submits to the State a request for a replacement EBT card. (ii) A State shall not require, but shall offer as an option, in-person collection of a new or replacement EBT card..