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Trump Expands SNAP Work Rules, Impacting 2.4 Million

1/31/2026

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Story summary
  • U.S. President Donald Trump signed a law expanding SNAP work requirements to individuals aged 55-64 and to parents without children under 14.
  • Texas is enforcing the rules, while states have different implementation dates.
  • The Congressional Budget Office estimates these changes could reduce SNAP recipients by 2.4 million over the next decade.
  • Starting in October, states will cover a larger share of SNAP administrative costs.