The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) has announced an extension of the public comment period on a proposed rule that would significantly change how federal and state governments split the cost of administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to an official announcement published in the Federal Register on August 17, 2026.
Proposal Would Cut Federal Share From 50% to 25%
The proposed rule, originally published on June 24, 2026, would reduce the federal government’s share of annual SNAP state administrative costs from 50 percent to 25 percent, effective beginning in fiscal year 2027. The change would be codified in response to section 10106 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. The FNA is extending the comment deadline from August 24, 2026, to September 8, 2026, to give the public additional time to review the proposed rule and its supporting documentation.
For shoppers who rely on SNAP benefits, the proposed rule concerns how states and the federal government divide the administrative costs of running the program — not the benefit amounts themselves. However, shifts in how administrative costs are shared between federal and state governments can affect how states fund and manage their SNAP programs, which could have downstream effects on program operations for millions of benefit recipients across the country.
How to Submit a Comment on the SNAP Proposal
Members of the public who wish to weigh in before the September 8, 2026, deadline can submit comments through the federal rulemaking portal at regulations.gov, by mail to Maribelle Balbes, Food and Nutrition Administration, USDA, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314, or by email. Commenters should reference Docket ID Number FNA-2026-0034 and include the rule title in the subject line of any email submission. All submitted comments, including the names of those who submit them, will be made publicly available.
For more information, the public may contact Maribelle Balbes at the FNA at 703-605-4272. Readers who want to understand how this proposed rule may affect their specific situation or state’s SNAP program are encouraged to consult directly with the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Administration or visit regulations.gov for the full text of the proposed rule.
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