USDA Merges Two Lists of Banned SNAP Users
Published Date: 6/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA is updating how it handles records about people and households disqualified from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This change combines two record systems into one, making it easier to manage and protect personal info while improving program checks. The update takes effect right away, with some parts kicking in 30 days after, and it won’t cost taxpayers extra.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Permanent retention of disqualification records
USDA will retain disqualification records in the Electronic Disqualified Recipient System (eDRS) permanently, because prior disqualifications must be considered when determining future eligibility and disqualification periods.
SNAP records consolidated into one system
USDA combined two record systems into a single system titled USDA/FNA-5 that covers people disqualified from SNAP and households sampled for SNAP Quality Control (QC). The consolidation is effective upon publication (June 29, 2026), and routine uses of the consolidated system become effective 30 days after publication.
State access to national disqualification matching
State SNAP agencies will have access to the national eDRS matching program to submit and match information about individuals disqualified from SNAP under 7 CFR 273.16, enabling cross-checks across states to prevent benefits to ineligible persons.
Expanded routine uses for enforcement and sharing
The SORN adds or modifies routine uses that allow USDA to disclose records to entities such as the Department of Justice, courts, other federal or state agencies, contractors, and parties needed for breach response or investigations, when relevant and necessary.
Electronic storage and FedRAMP High cloud hosting
USDA will maintain these records electronically at the Digital Infrastructure Service Center in Kansas City and add hosting in a FedRAMP High certified cloud environment, with technical safeguards like encryption, role-based access, and auditing.
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