USDA Hits Undo on SNAP's Civil Rights Data Overhaul—Back to Basics
Published Date: 5/16/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The USDA is rolling back recent changes to how SNAP collects civil rights data, scrapping the new rules set in December 2023. This means SNAP participants and agencies will stick with the old, familiar way of reporting, avoiding confusion and extra costs. The change kicks in soon, keeping things simple and steady for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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SNAP civil-rights reporting rollback
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service proposes to rescind the SNAP rule issued December 14, 2023 that revised civil rights data collection methods. SNAP participants and state/local SNAP agencies will continue using the prior reporting method instead of the December 2023 method. The proposal is intended to avoid confusion and extra costs for participants and agencies.
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