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Food and Nutrition Service, Braddock Metro Center, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314 USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. DATE: September 4, 2025 SUBJECT: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 – Information Memorandum TO: All SNAP State Agencies All Regions On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Public Law 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBB). The law contains several provisions that affect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These include changes to SNAP eligibility, benefits, and program administration. Attached is an information memorandum describing the SNAP provisions and effective dates for most provisions. FNS will, as appropriate, hold States harmless for Quality Control (QC) purposes for 120 days from the implementation date. Additional, detailed guidance on implementation of these provisions is generally forthcoming by September 30, unless specified otherwise. Please reach out to your FNS Regional Office with any questions. Sincerely, Ronald Ward Acting Associate Administrator Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Food and Nutrition Service RONALD WARD Digitally signed by RONALD WARD Date: 2025.09.04 11:37:56 -04'00' Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts.