FNA: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Reforming Categorical Eligibility

Federal Register

Nov 10, 2026

Notice of a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) that proposes revisions to the categorical eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Revisions would limit categorical eligibility only to households that receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) assistance, as defined by 45 CFR 260.31(a). Comments are due by December 10, 2026.

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