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SNAP Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 – Questions and Answers #1

DATE:July 27, 2023
SUBJECT:Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – SNAP Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 – Questions and Answers #1
TO:All SNAP State Agencies

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is issuing this set of questions and answers in response to inquiries received from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) state agencies concerning implementation of Section 311 (a), Section 311 (b), and Section 314 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) of 2023. For additional information please see the June 30, 2023, memorandum, “Implementing SNAP Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.”

FNS anticipates releasing a second set of responses later this month. State agencies with additional questions should contact their respective regional office representative. Thank you for your continued partnership in serving SNAP households.

The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to state agencies and the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.

Moira Johnston
Acting Director
Program Development Division

 

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