More Americans lose SNAP as Congress weighs food stamps’ future
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act modified SNAP eligibility rules and removed specific work requirement exemptions. These changes led to benefit losses for more Americans and shifted administration costs to state governments. Congress continues to evaluate the future of the federal food stamp program.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act changed SNAP eligibility rules, ended certain work requirement exemptions and shifted new costs to states that administer the federal program.
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