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Oregon fights feds’ request for food stamps data
UNITED STATES, JUL 29 – A coalition of 20 states challenges USDA's demand for sensitive SNAP recipient data, citing privacy violations and threats to billions in federal funding, impacting millions relying on assistance.
- On Monday, Oregon and other states sued the USDA over its demand for detailed SNAP recipient data, including names and addresses.
- Earlier this month, USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins informed states they must transmit SNAP data to the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service under an executive order by President Trump demanding `full and prompt access` to identify waste, fraud, and abuse.
- The USDA demanded data for all SNAP recipients since 2020, including names, Social Security numbers, addresses, and transaction records, with a July 30 deadline.
- Under the threat of funding cuts, the lawsuit asks a judge to block the threat, as failure to comply may trigger noncompliance procedures including withholding of federal funds.
- During a recently concluded public comment period, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and other AGs argued the demand violates the Privacy Act, citing requests for Medicaid and IRS data for immigration enforcement.
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