Phil Scott Agrees to Share Residents' SNAP Data in Controversial Decision

Compass Vermont: VT gives Trump admin 5 years of data on SNAP recipients

The deputy commissioner at DCF noted that Vermont faced the risk of “unspecified sanctions,” which could include withholding of federal funds that cover half of the state’s SNAP program costs. by Compass Vermont In a move that highlights a growing national conflict between federal executive power and state autonomy, Governor Phil Scott’s administration has complied with a sweeping Trump administration demand for five years of personal data on al…

Phil Scott agrees to share residents' SNAP data in controversial decision

This includes beneficiaries' names, dates of birth, addresses, and social security numbers. The state will not share people's immigration and citizen status.

Gov. Phil Scott complies with Trump over SNAP executive order; move criticized by advocates and officials

Vermont has complied with a federal executive order requiring states to turn over information it has on those receiving food assistance.