Here you will find recent actions taken by AASD to
influence the development of sound policy, promote successful and innovative
practices and build the capacity of the system to improve outcomes for children,
families and communities. Links to bills or proposals currently in Congress are
included along with information about SNAP, TANF and economic and employment
well-being issues, important documents and informative tools and links.
Position Papers
Statement on SNAP Administrative Relief (July 27, 2020)
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Policy Levers for State Human Service Agencies in Response to COVID-19 (May 19, 2020)
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The Future of SNAP: A Modern and Responsive Program was developed by a work
group led by APHSA's Center for Employment and Economic Well-Being and The
American Association of SNAP Directors. The paper outlines a vision for SNAP
and is a realistic and thoughtful juxtaposition to the President's recent
proposed reforms to the program in his FY 2018 budget proposal.
Comment Letters to the Federal Administration
- APHSA Response - FNS RFI Center for WIC Modernization (December 8, 2021)
- APHSA SOS Response - FNS RFI Center for WIC Modernization (December 8, 2021)
- APHSA Response - EBT Modernization (August 9, 2021)
- APHSA Response - USDA Equity RFI (July 16, 2021)
- In response to the 2018 Farm Bill and President Biden's Executive Order on 1/22/21, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is currently in the process of re-evaluating the Thrifty Food Plan, which is the basis for the calculation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) benefits. APHSA has provided this commentary for consideration during the re-evaluation process (June 28, 2021)
- Comment letter in response to Employment and Training Opportunities in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (June 17, 2020)
- Comment Letter on SNAP Standard Utility Allowances, November 27, 2019
- APHSA’S letter to FNS on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) (July 11, 2016)
- 2018-04-APHSA AASD Comment Letter Responding to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- APHSA/AASD Comment Letter on USDA/FNS Proposed Rule Revising Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (September 12, 2019)
- APHSA/AASD Comment Letter on USDA/FNS Proposed Rule on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (April 1, 2019)
- APHSA/AASD Comment Letter on USDA/FNS Proposed Rule on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Requirements and Services for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (April 3, 2018)
- APHSA/AASD Comment Letter on HHS/ACF Request for Comment on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Matching Program Performance Outcomes (March 23, 2018)
Comment Letters to Congress
Important Documents