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- President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, cutting SNAP benefits nationwide.
- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports 5.5 million Americans, including 2 million children, lost SNAP assistance.
- SNAP participation fell 13% overall, with Texas losing 709,435 enrollees, the largest state loss.
- Nationwide, children receiving free school lunches fell by 600,000 between fiscal years 2025 and 2026.