0584-AF23 202510 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0584 Food and Nutrition Service FNS 0500 Department of Agriculture USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Alien Eligibility

Federal law and regulations limit eligibility for SNAP benefits to U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present aliens. This proposed rule implements provisions of Public Law 119-21 which changes alien eligibility.

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This proposed rule would conform SNAP regulations with Public Law 119-21 and refine the eligibility requirements for aliens to ensure the SNAP program effectively serves its intended population. These changes restrict the eligibility and participation of certain aliens, building on existing Federal policy that limits SNAP benefits to U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present aliens.

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The legal basis for this proposed rule can be found in Public Law 119-21, Section 10108. Alien SNAP eligibility.

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There are no known alternatives that effectively implement the requirements of the statute.

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

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Any associated risks will be discussed in the proposed rule.

]]> NPRM 07/00/2026 No State No No No No Lynn Gilbert 0584 Food and Nutrition Service FNS 703 305-1615 lynn.gilbert@usda.gov 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria VA 22314 Richard Lucas 0584 Food and Nutrition Service FNS 703 457-6797 richard.lucas@usda.gov 1320 Braddock Place, Room 555, Alexandria VA 22314