USDA is taking comments on shifting more SNAP administrative costs to states
USDA's Food and Nutrition Administration is taking comments until August 24, 2026, on a proposed rule that would cut the federal share of SNAP state administrative costs from 50% to 25% beginning in fiscal 2027. (sources: www.timesunion.com, www.naco.org, www.fna.usda.gov)
Senator Schumer is advocating for a two-year delay in implementing the proposed changes to SNAP cost allocations. Local governments are analyzing the potential impacts of these shifts on food assistance programs.
- The USDA is considering shifting more SNAP administrative costs to states.
- Senator Schumer is pushing for a delay in these changes.
- County governments are assessing the implications of the proposed cost shifts.
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The outcome of this proposal could affect the funding and administration of food assistance programs at the state and local levels.
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