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Senate Rejects SNAP Funding Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

11/4/2025

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Senate Republicans rejected a Democratic proposal to fully fund SNAP during the ongoing government shutdown.
Senator Jeff Merkley sought $8 billion for November.
The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration indicated a $4 billion shortfall for SNAP funding.
Federal judges ordered the administration to use contingency funds to maintain SNAP.
Clarity on SNAP benefit payments remains uncertain amid the extending shutdown.

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Senate Republicans rejected a Democratic proposal to fully fund SNAP during the ongoing government shutdown.
Senator Jeff Merkley sought $8 billion for November.
The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration indicated a $4 billion shortfall for SNAP funding.
Federal judges ordered the administration to use contingency funds to maintain SNAP.
Clarity on SNAP benefit payments remains uncertain amid the extending shutdown.