"The demand, issued by the US Department of Agriculture in a late-night Saturday memo, has further complicated the situation surrounding the hunger relief program, which has now become a central bargaining chip in the ongoing political standoff over the government shutdown. The US Department of Agriculture distributed the memo to regional SNAP directors, saying states that began sending full payments this month weren't authorized to do so. "Accordingly, States must immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025," the memo said."
"The memo said states that fail to comply could face repercussions, "including cancellation of the Federal share of State administrative costs and holding States liable for any overissuances that result from the noncompliance." Some 42 million Americans rely on SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The program helps individuals purchase groceries to feed themselves and their loved ones."
The USDA issued a late-night memo directing states to immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025. The memo warned that states that fail to comply could face repercussions, including cancellation of federal administrative cost shares and liability for overissuances. The dispute over SNAP payments has become a central bargaining element in the ongoing government shutdown. About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to buy groceries. The government shutdown began October 1 and has produced widespread disruptions, including furloughs and unpaid federal workers, with courts now weighing the legality of the benefit actions.
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