Patrick Penn

Patrick Penn

government official United States

Patrick Penn is the Deputy Undersecretary of the USDA's Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, where he oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Recently, he has been in the news for his role in addressing challenges related to food stamp benefits amidst a federal government shutdown, highlighting the complexities and potential delays in issuing benefits to millions of recipients.

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United Kingdom United Kingdom: Patrick Penn, the deputy undersecretary of agriculture, wrote in a to state Snap directors on Saturday regarding the unauthorized Snap payment files. 5

The Guardian: US supreme court extends Trump pause on $4bn in food aid benefits | Trump administration

United States United States: Patrick Penn, a top USDA official, wrote a memo directing states to stop issuing full SNAP benefits for November. 5

CNN: Appeals court rejects Trump admin effort to block full SNAP payments, but many recipients still in limbo

United States United States: Patrick Penn, deputy undersecretary for USDA’s Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, said FNS is working towards implementing November 2025 full benefit issuances. 5

Fox News: Supreme Court blocks order requiring full SNAP funding during shutdown

Canada Canada: Patrick Penn, deputy under secretary for food, nutrition, and consumer services at the USDA, sent a memo regarding the compliance with the court order. 5

The Globe and Mail: Trump administration says it will comply with court order to pay full SNAP food-aid benefits

United States United States: Patrick Penn, deputy undersecretary for USDA’s Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, discussed compliance with SNAP funding. 5

Fox News: Federal appeals court denies Trump request to block SNAP funding order

United States United States: Patrick Penn, deputy undersecretary of the USDA’s Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, explained the challenges of reducing benefits. 5

CNN: Will SNAP benefits be paid in November? Here’s what we know about the judges’ rulings