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Farm Bill Deadline Hits Sept. 30, but SNAP Benefits Stay Funded for Now

Akash Biswas / September 28, 2026

The law that sets the rules for SNAP runs out this week. The current farm bill extension expires on Wednesday,

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Not affiliated with USDA. Figures are sourced directly from official USDA Food and Nutrition Administration cost-of-living adjustment memos.

Every number below is sourced — nothing here is an estimate of site usage.

FY2027

Current fiscal year

$1,023

Max benefit, family of 4

50+

States & territories covered

48 hrs

Update time after each COLA

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