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House GOP Proposes $290 Billion SNAP Cuts, Threatening Food Security

5/14/2025

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House Republicans have unveiled a controversial plan to slash more than $290 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), threatening the food security of 42 million Americans. Advocates fear that rising grocery prices coupled with stricter work requirements will leave low-income families struggling to put food on the table, as states grapple with increased costs and diminished support.

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House Republicans have unveiled a controversial plan to slash more than $290 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), threatening the food security of 42 million Americans. Advocates fear that rising grocery prices coupled with stricter work requirements will leave low-income families struggling to put food on the table, as states grapple with increased costs and diminished support.