# Federal Register #2026-18895

Public Comment on Louisiana SNAP Demonstration Project to Restrict Eligible Food Items

**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-18895

This opportunity is a request for public comment on a proposed policy change by the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, regarding the Louisiana SNAP Demonstration Project.
- Government Buyer:
  - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Project Overview:
  - State of Louisiana proposes to amend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to restrict eligible food items
  - The amendment would exclude soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy from SNAP-eligible purchases
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a policy demonstration, not a procurement of goods or services
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No products or services are being procured; the notice is for public input on a policy change
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Focused on gathering public feedback regarding the implementation and operation of the demonstration project
  - All project details and documents are available on the FNA website
- No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this opportunity, as it is not a procurement action

### Description

This notice invites the public to comment on the State of Louisiana's demonstration project authorized under section 17(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2026(b). The project aims to amend the SNAP definition of food for purchase to exclude soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. The State formally requested to conduct this project on June 27, 2025, with a modified implementation date of February 18, 2026. The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) will review comments and take appropriate action as necessary.

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