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| DATE: | March 6, 2019 |
| SUBJECT: | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Section 4005 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - Informational Memorandum |
| TO: | Regional Administrators Food and Nutrition Service All Regions |
On Dec. 20, 2018, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was reauthorized as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the Act) (PL 115-334). Attached is an informational memorandum describing section 4005 of the Act and implementation dates. Regulations reflecting revisions to SNAP made by the Act will be published as soon as possible. Please forward the attached memorandum to your state commissioners.
Please keep us advised of any challenges faced by states in implementing these changes. If you have questions, please reach out to Moira Johnston who is the contact for this section of the Act.
Jessica Shahin
Associate Administrator
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program