US EditionNew SNAP benefit guidance announced by Trump administration
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new guidelines to prevent illegal immigrants from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, as directed by President Donald Trump's executive order.
- USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that taxpayer dollars will no longer subsidize illegal immigration, and program eligibility must be verified.
- A Government Accountability Office report indicated that 11.7% of SNAP payments in fiscal year 2023 were improper due to inadequate verification of eligibility.
- USDA officials emphasized the importance of verifying U.S. Citizenship for SNAP applicants to reduce fraud and illegal access to benefits.
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New York Post
DNyuzTrump admin demands crackdown on illegal immigrants’ use of taxpayer-funded food stamps
The United States Department of Agriculture wants states to ensure illegal immigrants are not using food stamps to comply with President Trump’s executive order.
USDA Makes It Tougher for Illegals to Get Food Stamps | The Star News Network
by Fred Lucas The Trump administration is cracking down on illegal immigrants using food stamps by instructing state agencies to increase verification. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services John Walk issued guidance on Thursday to state agencies administering the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to enhance identity and immigration verification practice…
USDA Makes It Tougher for Illegals to Get Food Stamps - The Florida Capital Star
by Fred Lucas The Trump administration is cracking down on illegal immigrants using food stamps by instructing state agencies to increase verification. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services John Walk issued guidance on Thursday to state agencies administering the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to enhance identity and immigration verification practice…
USDA Imposes New Verification Rules on Food Stamps to Tackle Exploitation by Illegals
The USDA's new verification rules aim to prevent illegal immigrants from exploiting food stamps, enhancing identity checks and immigration status verification. This decisive action underscores the administration's commitment to protecting taxpayer resources.
SNAP theft affects Jackson County
The SNAP program has faced major issues with theft nation-wide. In December 2022, congress passed a law to protect and replace stolen SNAP benefits. Originally, the law was set to only cover those affected by theft from Oct.1, 2022 until…
USDA Lays Down The Law With States Over Food Stamps and Illegal Immigrants, The Gravy Train is Over
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has ordered states to tighten checks to prevent illegal immigrants from receiving food stamps, reinforcing Trump’s executive order to stop taxpayer-funded benefits from going to those in the country illegally. Key Facts: On April 24, the USDA told states to verify the identities and citizenship of all SNAP applicants. States must check Social Security numbers against death records and DHS databases to confirm …
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