USDA Merges Veggie Voucher Paperwork for Moms and Seniors

2026-16760, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Changes in Federal-State Administrative Cost Sharing; Extension of Comment Period

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) is extending the public comment period on the proposed rule, "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Changes in Federal-State Administrative Cost Sharing," which was published in the Federal Register on June 24, 2026. This action extends the public comment period from August 24, 2026, to September 8, 2026, to give the public additional time to review the proposed rule.

2026-12696, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Changes in Federal-State Administrative Cost Sharing

Starting in fiscal year 2027, the federal government will pay less—dropping its share of SNAP state administrative costs from 50% to 25%. This change affects states running the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and means they’ll cover more of the costs. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by August 24, 2026!

2026-15071, Child and Adult Care Food Program: National Average Payment Rates, Day Care Home Food Service Payment Rates, and Administrative Reimbursement Rates for Sponsoring Organizations of Day Care Homes for the Period July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2027

This notice announces the annual adjustments to the national average payment rates for meals and snacks served in child care centers, outside-school-hours care centers, at-risk afterschool care centers, and adult day care centers; the food service payment rates for meals and snacks served in day care homes; and the administrative reimbursement rates for sponsoring organizations of day care homes, to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Further adjustments are made to these rates to reflect the higher costs of providing meals in Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands. The adjustments contained in this notice are made on an annual basis each July, as required by the laws and regulations governing the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

2026-14252, National School Lunch, Special Milk, and School Breakfast Programs, National Average Payments/Maximum Reimbursement Rate

Starting July 1, 2026, the government is updating how much money it gives schools for lunches, breakfasts, snacks, and milk served to kids in special nutrition programs. These changes reflect rising food costs and help schools in places like Alaska and Puerto Rico cover higher meal expenses. This means schools will get a bit more cash to keep feeding kids healthy meals through June 30, 2027.

2026-14123, Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods From July 1, 2026 Through June 30, 2027

Starting July 1, 2026, schools and care programs will get 11 cents worth of donated food or cash for every meal they serve during the 2026-2027 school year. This helps make sure kids and adults in these programs get nutritious meals without extra costs. The value adjusts yearly to keep up with food prices, so everyone stays supported and fed!

2026-12997, Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

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.

Previous: 2026-18170, Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.

Next: 2026-18172, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request; FEMA Preparedness Grants: Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on an extension without change of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the information collection activities required the administer the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP).