Politics
Millions lose SNAP benefits following federal budget changes, report finds
ABC News reports that millions have lost food assistance following new federal legislation as states face upcoming administrative cost increases.
The short version
- Approximately 5 million Americans, including over 1.5 million children, have lost SNAP benefits under the federal budget law, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.[ABC News]
- Starting October 1, states will be required to cover 75% of SNAP administrative expenses under the new rules.[ABC News]
- Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman proposed delaying the state cost shifts, though the measure has not passed both chambers.[ABC News]
Key facts
- Roughly 5 million Americans, including more than 1.5 million children, have lost SNAP access under the federal budget law, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.[ABC News]
- States are set to assume responsibility for 75% of SNAP administrative expenses starting on October 1.[ABC News]
- In Arizona, more than 400,000 individuals lost access to SNAP after the state implemented error reduction initiatives.[ABC News]
- Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman introduced farm bill language to delay the SNAP cost shift to states.[ABC News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Congress will pass legislation to delay the upcoming October 1 SNAP administrative cost shifts remains unresolved as the Senate proposal has not cleared the opposite chamber.[ABC News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Millions dropped from SNAP food assistance as funding faces September uncertaintyABC News - Top Stories