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DATE: May 8, 2026 SUBJECT: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 – Restrictions on Internet Expenses and Treatment of Energy Assistance Payments – Questions and Answers #1 TO: All SNAP State Agencies All Regions On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBB). The OBBB makes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including to the treatment of energy assistance payments in Section 10103 and internet costs in Section 10104. On August 29, 2025, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) published a memorandum, “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 - Treatment of Energy Assistance Payments,” that described the SNAP provisions of the OBBB related to the treatment of energy assistance payments. On September 4, 2025, FNS published a memorandum, “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 – Information Memorandum,” that provided a general overview of all SNAP provisions, including the treatment of energy assistance payments and restrictions on internet expenses under the OBBB. This questions-and-answers set provides additional information on implementing Sections 10103 and 10104 the OBBB. Sincerely, Ronald Ward Acting Associate Administrator Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Food and Nutrition Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Enclosure Food and Nutrition Service, Braddock Metro Center, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314 USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. 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. RONALD WARD Digitally signed by RONALD WARD Date: 2026.05.08 10:47:58 -04'00'