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ICYMI: Rollins, Kennedy, Oz, and Turner Publish New York Times Opinion Piece “If You Want Welfare and Can Work, You Must”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins published a joint opinion piece in the New York Times pushing for work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. She was joined in writing the opinion piece by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz, and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner.

05/15/2025
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Kentucky Disaster Areas

USDA announced that people recovering from recent severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Approximately 11,500 households in 13 counties in Kentucky are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses.

05/06/2025
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USDA Participates in Targeted SNAP Benefit Fraud Operations

U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigations Unit, in conjunction with Federal law enforcement partners, conducted operations this week to target criminals engaged in defrauding American taxpayers by stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

05/02/2025
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In First 100 Days, Secretary Rollins Blocks Illegal Immigrants from Receiving Federal Benefits, Supports U.S. Ranchers on Border, Holds Mexico Accountable for Undermining American Interests

In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has affirmed the bold leadership of President Donald J. Trump by supporting America First Policies. At her direction, the USDA has worked to support American farmers and ranchers on the southern border, hold Mexico accountable to the agreements they’ve made with the United States, and ensure illegal immigrants do not receive federal benefits.   

04/28/2025
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USDA Ensures Illegal Aliens Do Not Receive Federal Benefits

Today, at the direction of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services John Walk issued guidance to all state agencies directing them to enhance identity and immigration verification practices when determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

04/24/2025
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USDA Demands State Accountability in SNAP

Today, USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services is taking steps to end government inefficiencies by issuing a stern warning to state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, demanding immediate action to address unacceptable delays in processing applications and recertifications.

04/01/2025
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for West Virginia Disaster Areas

USDA announced that people recovering from recent severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Nearly 3,000 households in four counties in West Virginia are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses.

03/13/2025
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