House Republicans are advancing legislation to cut federal SNAP spending by $290 billion over ten years, implementing unprecedented reductions to a vital anti-poverty program. This proposal shifts costs to states and introduces stricter work requirements, likely causing millions to lose their benefits amid rising food prices. The bill would also freeze updates to the Thrifty Food Plan, leading to reduced benefits for all recipients. Critics argue these changes will exacerbate hunger and hardship for low-income families, emphasizing that the cuts serve to fund tax breaks for wealthier individuals.
"Bottom line: This bill would worsen hunger and hardship. If enacted, it would be the largest cut to SNAP in history - taking food from struggling families to give tax cuts to the wealthy. Our leaders can and must do better."
"The proposal... would shift some SNAP costs onto states and expand the program's work requirements, adding procedural hurdles that advocates say will make it harder for families in need to obtain benefits."
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