In a memo, the USDA says it will work with states to ensure SNAP benefits are fully funded for November. It comes as the Trump administration appeals a federal judge’s order to fully fund the program.
USDA memo: Full funding for SNAP recipients in November
In a memo, the USDA says it will work with states to ensure SNAP benefits are fully funded for November. It comes as the Trump administration appeals a federal judge’s order to fully fund the program.
USDA memo: Full funding for SNAP recipients in November
In a memo, the USDA says it will work with states to ensure SNAP benefits are fully funded for November. It comes as the Trump administration appeals a federal judge’s order to fully fund the program.
Updated: 5:27 PM CST Nov 7, 2025
The United States Department of Agriculture said it is working with states to provide full funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, according to a memo addressed to SNAP regional and state directors of the program.Meanwhile, the Trump administration filed an emergency appeal over a federal judge’s ruling to fully fund SNAP.In its filing, the Trump administration argued that the judge’s order to fully fund SNAP is a “mockery of the separation of powers,” asserting that only Congress has the authority to direct government spending. The administration stated there is “no lawful basis for an order that directs the USDA to somehow find $4 billion in the metaphorical couch cushions.“Groups suing the administration countered with their own filings, arguing essentially that the administration can legally access other funds to distribute full SNAP payments. While no official ruling on the case was issued as of Friday evening, several states, including California and Wisconsin, confirmed that some SNAP recipients received their full payments for the month, though millions more continue to wait.Undocumented immigrants do not qualify for SNAP benefits, although confusion may arise in “mixed status families.” According to the non-partisan National Immigration Forum, in these households, undocumented parents or guardians are ineligible for benefits, but their children, if born in the U.S. or are citizens, do qualify. These benefits can indirectly support the entire household. Lawmakers are reportedly working to end the shutdown and restore funding to SNAP.Democrats introduced a proposal Friday to extend current healthcare subsidies for one year. The extension would be attached to a clean continuing resolution, which would reopen the government but require a longer-term solution. It is unclear if the proposal will receive a vote, but the Senate is expected to work through the weekend.Watch the latest coverage on SNAP:
WASHINGTON —
The United States Department of Agriculture said it is working with states to provide full funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, according to a memo addressed to SNAP regional and state directors of the program.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration filed an emergency appeal over a federal judge’s ruling to fully fund SNAP.
In its filing, the Trump administration argued that the judge’s order to fully fund SNAP is a “mockery of the separation of powers,” asserting that only Congress has the authority to direct government spending.
The administration stated there is “no lawful basis for an order that directs the USDA to somehow find $4 billion in the metaphorical couch cushions.”
Groups suing the administration countered with their own filings, arguing essentially that the administration can legally access other funds to distribute full SNAP payments.
While no official ruling on the case was issued as of Friday evening, several states, including California and Wisconsin, confirmed that some SNAP recipients received their full payments for the month, though millions more continue to wait.
Undocumented immigrants do not qualify for SNAP benefits, although confusion may arise in “mixed status families.”
According to the non-partisan National Immigration Forum, in these households, undocumented parents or guardians are ineligible for benefits, but their children, if born in the U.S. or are citizens, do qualify. These benefits can indirectly support the entire household.
Lawmakers are reportedly working to end the shutdown and restore funding to SNAP.
Democrats introduced a proposal Friday to extend current healthcare subsidies for one year. The extension would be attached to a clean continuing resolution, which would reopen the government but require a longer-term solution.
It is unclear if the proposal will receive a vote, but the Senate is expected to work through the weekend.
Watch the latest coverage on SNAP: