SNAP E&T Data And Technical Assistance (DATA) Act of 2025

This bill would fund better data systems for state programs that help SNAP participants get job training and work. States could apply for competitive grants to build and improve secure databases that track services and outcomes, make programs easier to run, and help agencies work together, like linking with K–12, college, and workforce data to see what actually helps people find and keep good jobs. The data must be used only for these program goals, kept private and secure, and not publicly released in ways that reveal someone’s identity or location.

The bill sets aside $15 million each year from 2026 through 2030 for these grants, with up to 20% reserved to give states technical help. The U.S. Department of Agriculture would report each year on who got grants, how the money was used, and whether programs improved. The Government Accountability Office would also do an early review and share best practices for connecting programs and funding so people can access more of the services they qualify for.

• Who is affected: State SNAP Employment & Training programs and the people who use them.
• What changes: New competitive grants to build stronger, privacy-protecting data systems; better coordination with other education and job programs; yearly reports on results.
• When: Funding runs from fiscal years 2026–2030; federal reviews and reports follow as the grants roll out.