This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection. This information collection announces the intent of the Food and Nutrition Service to revise and report on the activities associated with the replacement of multiple Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, as well as the monitoring and notices associated with excessive requests for replacement SNAP EBT cards.
The primary objective of this Handbook is to help state agencies navigate FNS requirements to secure approval, and get the requested funding, for modern eligibility systems and EBT benefit delivery services.
This memorandum provides estimates of the number of new discretionary exemptions each state agency has earned for FY 2026.
In an effort to reduce fraud, waste and abuse, we are issuing this memorandum to clarify SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer expungement policy. States are strongly encouraged to expunge benefit allotments nine months after issuance, regardless of the household’s SNAP activity, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
This memorandum provides state agencies with additional information on implementing Section 10102(b) and (c) of the OBBB, which changes criteria for waivers of the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit with special provisions for Alaska and Hawaii. Please note, we are reviewing SNAP regulations pertaining to ABAWD waiver requirements following enactment of the OBBB to determine changes necessary to comply with the changes.
This memorandum provides state agencies additional information on implementing Section 10102(a) of the OBBB, which changes exceptions from the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit.
This rule proposes to codify a new framework for determining distinct staple food varieties and accessory foods for purposes of meeting the staple food requirements for retailer participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBB). The law contains several provisions that affect our programs.
On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. We are issuing this memorandum to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program state agencies with additional information on implementing Section 10103 of the OBBB, which changes the treatment of certain energy assistance payments for SNAP.
This collection is based on the final rule titled, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Program Purpose and Work Requirement Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 published on Dec. 17, 2024, in the Federal Register. Since it has been a while since the agency sought public comments, the agency is opening the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements for 30 days.