"On Friday, federal judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island issued rulings that could soon bring relief to millions of Americans whose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to expire on Nov. 1, requiring the Trump administration to fund the program, at least partially while the legal proceedings continue. The SNAP program, commonly referred to as food stamps, is among"
"Because Congress has not yet passed its regular appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2026, the funding for SNAP benefits lapsed on Oct. 1, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins controversially announced that the benefits would be cut off to the 42 million Americans who receive them as of Nov. 1. A few days ago, 25 states and the District of Columbia (a group"
Federal judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island ordered the federal government to use USDA emergency funds to partially cover SNAP benefits at risk of expiring Nov. 1. SNAP funding lapsed Oct. 1 because Congress had not passed regular appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced benefits would be cut for 42 million recipients beginning Nov. 1. A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia sued the Department of Agriculture, arguing a legal obligation to fund SNAP and to tap USDA emergency funds. The USDA emergency fund holds $5.3 billion while national SNAP costs are about $9 billion per month, enough to cover just over half of November benefits and provide temporary relief while cases proceed.
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