SNAP cost-sharing rules will come into force in 2028 if the bill becomes law. The bill now heads back to the House of Representatives, where lawmakers will cast a final vote. If it passes, it will ...

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Numerous Republican-led states are working to ban candy and soda as eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits, with new rules expected in some states as early as January 2026.. This week, U.S ...

In 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated the program would reach 21 million children, distributing about $2.5 billion in benefits across 35 states, five U.S ...

Republican states could feel the brunt of SNAP cuts. Scaling back SNAP could have real consequences for low-income households.While the money can't be used to buy household goods, it can be a ...

Three states received the latest USDA waivers allowing them to prohibit participants in the government's food assistance SNAP program from buying junk food.

"Payments to individuals under the Social Security and Medicare programs are disproportionately concentrated in states with the largest elderly populations," according to the report.As of 2022 ...

USDA tells states to boost SNAP verification so illegal immigrants don't get benefits. ... To allow those who broke our laws by entering the United States illegally to receive these benefits is ...

Several states, backed by Trump-era officials like RFK Jr., are seeking USDA approval to ban SNAP users from buying soda and candy, citing health concerns.

John Walk, acting deputy under secretary for food, nutrition, and consumer services, wrote in a letter Thursday to state SNAP agencies, explaining the existing law. "By law, only United States ...