Policy Memo (159.17 KB)
| DATE: | June 10, 2014 |
| SUBJECT: | Questions & Answers Concerning the Agricultural Act of 2014 Sections 4005, 4007, 4008, 4009, 4015, 4022, 4025, 4031 |
| TO: | All Regional Directors Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program |
The attached questions and answers are intended to address state agency concerns about the effects of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the Act) on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is releasing this memorandum as formal guidance for use by FNS regional offices, state agencies, and community partners. FNS is committed to providing ongoing technical assistance to states on issues of SNAP policy, compliance, and compatibility in relation to the new requirements of the Act, and encourages states to continue to contact their regional counterparts with questions.
This memorandum comprises part of a series of questions and answers on this topic. FNS anticipates that additional question and answer documents will be forthcoming.
Lizbeth Silbermann
Director
Program Development Division