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Governors Urge Congress to Delay Trump's Food Aid Cuts

1/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

State and local governments urged Congress on January 8, 2026 to delay food aid provisions in President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill.
The bill shifts SNAP costs to states, requiring up to 15% of benefits from FY 2028.
The National Governors Association (NGA) warned these changes could jeopardize SNAP's stability.
The Trump administration has frozen over $300 million in Colorado childcare and food funds.

History

Historical Context

The SNAP Reform Act of 1996, part of a broader welfare reform movement, transferred food assistance responsibilities to states and cut federal funding by 15%, affecting millions. This shift echoes historical challenges faced by the National Governors Association and raises concerns about food insecurity, particularly highlighted by the Trump administration's freeze of over $300 million in food funds in Colorado.

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Story summary

State and local governments urged Congress on January 8, 2026 to delay food aid provisions in President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill.
The bill shifts SNAP costs to states, requiring up to 15% of benefits from FY 2028.
The National Governors Association (NGA) warned these changes could jeopardize SNAP's stability.
The Trump administration has frozen over $300 million in Colorado childcare and food funds.

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