USDA Tweaks Paperwork for Seniors' Farmers Market Vouchers

2025-23089 — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Implementation of the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 and Related Provisions; Correcting Amendments

This update fixes small mistakes in the WIC program rules that were made when new baby formula laws kicked in February 2024. It affects families using WIC benefits by making sure the rules are clear and correct, so they get the support they need without confusion. These corrections take effect December 17, 2025, keeping the program running smoothly and fairly.

2025-18624 — Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for Retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

This update changes the rules for stores that accept SNAP benefits, making them stock more types of staple foods like fruits, veggies, and grains. It affects retailers who want to keep helping families buy healthy food and sets clearer standards on what counts as staple foods versus snacks. These changes will roll out soon, helping ensure everyone has better access to nutritious options without extra costs for shoppers.

2026-06167 — Agency Information Collection Activities: USDA Professional Standards Trainings and Tracker Tool (PSTTT)

The USDA is keeping its Professional Standards Trainings and Tracker Tool going to help school nutrition pros find and track their required training hours. This extension doesn’t change anything but keeps the tool available for states and schools to meet Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act rules. If you’re involved, you can comment on this by June 1, 2026, but no new costs or deadlines are coming.

2026-04773 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Award of Excellence

The USDA wants to update how it collects info for the WIC Breastfeeding Award, which honors local agencies that do a great job supporting breastfeeding moms and babies. This affects WIC clinics and local agencies who want to show off their breastfeeding support skills. Comments on the changes are open until May 11, 2026, with no new costs involved—just a chance to improve the award process!

2026-04775 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Trafficking Controls and Fraud Investigations (Card Replacement)

The USDA is updating how it tracks and handles requests for replacing SNAP EBT cards to stop fraud and misuse. This affects SNAP users who need new cards and agencies that monitor suspicious activity. Comments on these changes are open until May 11, 2026, helping keep the program safe and efficient without extra costs.

2026-04203 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirement for Interstate Data Matching To Prevent Multiple Issuances

The USDA is updating how states share info to stop people from getting extra SNAP benefits in more than one state. This change affects state agencies and aims to keep the program fair and accurate without costing extra money. Public comments on this update are open until May 4, 2026, so everyone can weigh in!

Previous: 2026-06061 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plan

The FAA is asking for public feedback as it renews its rule requiring airlines to submit plans that prevent and respond to employee assaults. This affects airlines’ customer service workers and helps keep them safe. Comments are open until April 29, 2026, and the process won’t cost extra money but aims to improve workplace safety.

Next: 2026-06063 — Incorporating Voluntary Patient Preference Information Over the Total Product Life Cycle; Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff, and Other Interested Parties; Availability

The FDA just dropped new guidance to help drug and device makers include patient preferences when developing and reviewing medical products. This means patients’ voices will play a bigger role from early testing to final approval, making treatments more in tune with what people really want. Companies should start using this advice now to improve their products and speed up FDA decisions, potentially saving time and money.