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2.5 Million Lose SNAP Benefits Under New GOP Law

4/9/2026

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Story summary
  • A Center on Budget and Policy Priorities report shows that over 2.5 million low-income individuals lost SNAP access due to a Republican law enacted in 2025.
  • The law shifted costs to states.
  • It introduced stricter requirements that prompted participation limits.
  • Arizona experienced the largest decline, with 47% of SNAP recipients losing benefits.
  • Critics argue the law undermines support for those in need, while proponents claim it targets fraud and waste.