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USDA/FNS RIN: 0584-AE99 Publication ID: Spring 2025 
Title: Enhancing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card Security Measures 
Abstract:

This proposed rule implements Division HH, title IV, section 501(a)(2) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Under section 501(a)(2), the Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is instructed to promulgate regulations through the notice and comment process that require State agencies to implement new card security measures to protect against card skimming, card cloning, and other similar fraudulent means.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Regulatory 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. No: 117-328)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: State 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Lynn Gilbert
Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Service
1320 Braddock Place,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone:703 305-1615
Email: lynn.gilbert@usda.gov

Richard Lucas
Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Service
1320 Braddock Place, Room 555,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone:703 457-6797
Email: richard.lucas@usda.gov