The massive tax and spending bill passed by U.S. House Republicans would likely result in 3.2 million people losing food assistance benefits, and saddle states with around $14 billion a year in costs, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

The reforms could impact millions by tightening eligibility, shifting program costs, and limiting future benefit increases.

In Connecticut, over 720,000 people receive social security benefits, according to December 2023 Social Security Administration data. President Donald Trump’s “ One Big Beautiful Bill ,” passed by the U.