FNS
Federal agency responsible for regulations under FNS.
11 regulationsSpecial Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: Implementation of the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 and Related Provisions; Correcting Amendments
This regulation updates the WIC program (which provides nutrition assistance to pregnant women, new mothers, and young children) to make it easier for families to buy baby formula by fixing rules that were created by the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022. The changes are meant to remove barriers that prevented some families from getting the infant formula they need.
Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for Retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
The federal government is updating rules for grocery stores and food retailers that accept SNAP benefits (food stamps) to ensure they stock a better selection of nutritious staple foods. This change aims to make it easier for low-income families to buy healthy groceries like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains at stores near their homes.
National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Elimination of the State Ameliorative Action Reporting Requirement for School Meals Eligibility Verification
The federal government is eliminating a reporting requirement that states had to submit when they took action to fix problems with how students qualified for free or reduced-price school meals. This change simplifies the process for schools and state education agencies by removing paperwork they previously had to file with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children: Rescission of Obsolete Regulatory Provisions
The federal government is removing outdated rules related to a program that provided food benefits to children during summer months when school meals aren't available. This cleanup removes regulatory language that is no longer used or necessary.
National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Elimination of the State Ameliorative Action Reporting Requirement for School Meals Eligibility Verification
The federal government is eliminating a reporting requirement that states had to follow when verifying whether students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. This change simplifies the process for schools and states by removing paperwork about how they check if families meet income eligibility rules.
Child Nutrition: Streamlining Plan Requirements for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program and the Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Food Service Program
This regulation makes it easier for states to run two summer food assistance programs for low-income children by reducing paperwork and approval requirements. By streamlining the rules, the government aims to help more children access meals during summer months when school is not in session.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Revision of Civil Rights Data Collection Methods; Recission
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is changing how it collects information about who uses food assistance programs and whether those programs treat everyone fairly. This update affects how the government tracks whether the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps) serves all communities equally.
Child and Adult Care Food Program: Rescission of Obsolete Data Collection Requirements
The federal government is removing outdated paperwork requirements from the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which provides meals to children and seniors in care facilities. This change simplifies how childcare centers, after-school programs, and adult care facilities report information to the government, reducing unnecessary paperwork while maintaining the program's ability to serve those who need it.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Quality Control Review Handbook Incorporation by Reference
This federal rule updates the quality control procedures for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) by officially adopting a new handbook. The update helps ensure that SNAP benefits are distributed fairly and correctly to eligible low-income families.
Provisions to Improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Quality Control System; Withdrawal
The federal government proposed changes to improve how it checks and monitors the food stamp program (SNAP) to catch errors and fraud, but is now withdrawing this proposal. This means the current system for reviewing how states run the program will stay the same instead of being reformed.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Quality Control Review Handbook Incorporation by Reference
The federal government is updating its handbook for how states check whether food assistance programs are working correctly and following the rules. This change helps ensure that SNAP (food stamps) benefits are being distributed fairly and accurately to people who qualify.