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Trump's Tax Cuts Could Slash SNAP Aid for Millions

6/15/2025

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Trump's SNAP Overhaul

President Trump's tax cut proposal threatens to reshape SNAP, transferring costs to states and tightening work requirements. The recently passed House bill seeks to slash $295 billion from the program over the next decade. Critics fear these drastic changes could leave millions, especially low-income families and vulnerable individuals, struggling to access essential food assistance.

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Polis Warns SNAP Cuts

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is sounding the alarm over proposed federal cuts to SNAP, which could strip $360 million from the state and impact 617,000 residents. While the Senate's plan aims to lower state expenses, it still threatens vital services, especially in rural hospitals, where Medicaid cuts could lead to closures and severely affect low-income communities.

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Historical Context

The 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act reformed welfare, enforcing stricter work requirements and reducing federal assistance, resulting in a 60% drop in welfare rolls. Today, proposed cuts to SNAP could echo these outcomes, potentially reducing food assistance by $295 billion and exacerbating food insecurity for millions, particularly low-income families reliant on federal support.

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Trump's SNAP Overhaul

President Trump's tax cut proposal threatens to reshape SNAP, transferring costs to states and tightening work requirements. The recently passed House bill seeks to slash $295 billion from the program over the next decade. Critics fear these drastic changes could leave millions, especially low-income families and vulnerable individuals, struggling to access essential food assistance.

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