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USDA/FNS RIN: 0584-AF14 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Amendment of definition of "eligible food" in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
Abstract:

The Food and Nutrition Service is proposing to amend the definition of "eligible foods" in SNAP to align with the program’s purpose of assisting low-income households in obtaining a more nutritious diet and advance USDA’s goal to "Make America Healthy Again.”

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Regulatory 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 271.2   
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2013(a)   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

To ensure the SNAP program effectively serves its intended population of low-income households by providing a nutritious diet, the Food and Nutrition Service is proposing to amend the definition of "eligible foods." This change aligns the program with its purpose of promoting better nutrition and supports USDA's goal to "Make America Healthy Again."

Summary of the Legal Basis:

The legal basis for this proposed rule can be found at 7 U.S.C. 2013(a).

Alternatives:

Retaining the current definition is an alternative to this reform, but the proposal better aligns the program with its purpose of promoting better nutrition.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

Anticipated costs and benefits will be discussed in the Regulatory Impact Analysis which will accompany the rule.

Risks:

Any associated risks will be discussed in the proposed rule.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
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