Food Stamp Anti-Fraud Act of 1995

Summary

Food Stamp Anti-Fraud Act of 1995 - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to expand the definition of "coupon." Increases penalties for specified food stamp program (program) violations. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish specific time periods for: (1) retail food stores and wholesale food concerns (stores) to apply for program participation; and (2) prohibition of program participation based on lack of business integrity. Includes income and sales tax information among the types of eligibility verification information which may be requested. Establishes a six-month reapplication waiting period for a store that does not meet participation requirements. Makes the collection of overissuance of coupons from Federal pay or Federal tax refunds (as authorized by this section) mandatory. Authorizes suspension of a store pending administrative and judicial review. (States that the Secretary shall not be liable for lost sales during such period.) Provides for disqualification of a store that is disqualified from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Provides for permanent disqualification of a store that knowingly submits a falsified application. Establishes criminal forfeiture penalties for specified program violations.

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