Federal Register #2026-12696

Proposed Rule: Reduction of Federal Share for SNAP State Administrative Costs

This opportunity involves a proposed regulatory change by the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), part of the Department of Agriculture, affecting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): - The FNA proposes to amend SNAP regulations to reduce the Federal government's share of State administrative costs from 50% to 25%. - This change is mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. - The new reimbursement rate would take effect beginning in fiscal year 2027. - The rule specifically impacts State agencies that administer SNAP. - Reimbursement rates for SNAP Employment and Training administrative costs and for SNAP programs on reservations remain unchanged. - No products, OEMs, vendors, or purchase quantities are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - The rule references changes to CFR parts 272, 274, and 277. - Public comments are being solicited on the proposed rule.

Description

This proposed rule by the Food and Nutrition Administration, USDA, aims to amend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regulations to reduce the Federal government's share of annual SNAP State administrative costs from 50% to 25%, effective beginning in fiscal year 2027. The rule codifies the statutory change enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. It affects reimbursement rates for State agencies administering SNAP but does not change the reimbursement rates for SNAP Employment and Training administrative costs or for SNAP on reservations. Public comments on the proposed rule are invited until August 24, 2026.

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