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Welcome to the USDA Guidance Portal. This web portal is a searchable, indexed database that contains guidance documents issued by USDA and its agencies that are in effect today. The guidance documents contained herein lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. The USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through this guidance portal, except to establish historical facts. The Department reserves the right to remove any such documents at any time from this Portal.

USDA is continually updating its portal and agency websites to ensure that current guidance is on the portal and obsolete guidance is removed.

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SNAP Retailer Notice: New Guidance on How to Meet the Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards SNAP September 4, 2026
Guidance on Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship (Executive Order 14418) for Verification Requirements under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 SNAP September 4, 2026
SNAP Fraud Prevention: Strengthening Safeguards for Third Party Processors SNAP September 2, 2026
SNAP - Simplified Process for Fiscal Year 2027 Standard Utility Allowance Values SNAP August 24, 2026
SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments SNAP August 21, 2026
SNAP Retailer Notice: EBT Chip and Tap Cards are Coming Soon SNAP August 14, 2026
SNAP - Rescinding June 6, 2024, Memo on State Policy Options Related to Custodial and Non-Custodial Parent Cooperation with State Child Support Agencies SNAP July 20, 2026
Retailer Notice: Stop Implementing Iowa's Ban of Unhealthy Foods and Beverages from SNAP EBT SNAP July 2, 2026
Retailer Notice: Stop Implementing Nebraska's Ban of Unhealthy Beverages from SNAP EBT SNAP July 2, 2026
Retailer Notice: Stop Implementing West Virginia's Ban on Soda from SNAP EBT SNAP July 2, 2026