Скачать или смотреть SNAP (Foodstamps) benefits at risk once again❗️

Work requirements:

What's new: A recent tax and spending bill expanded work requirements for many adult SNAP recipients.

New rules: Those who are able-bodied and don't have dependents are now required to work, volunteer, or participate in job training for at least 80 hours per month.

Consequences: If these work requirements are not met, recipients may be limited to three months of benefits within a three-year period.
Impact: Estimates suggest that up to 1.1 million people could lose their SNAP benefits between 2025 and 2034 due to these new requirements.


Funding and benefit issuance:

November benefit issuance: The November 2025 benefit issuance was already impacted by a 35% reduction due to a funding shortfall.

The USDA ordered states to undo any steps taken to issue full benefits for November 2025.

Ongoing uncertainty: Despite a recent spending deal that funds the program through January, the lack of significant expansion of the emergency reserve means the program could face interruptions in the future.

Legal and administrative issues: The USDA has been involved in legal and administrative battles with states regarding benefit issuance, which has created confusion and uncertainty for recipients.

~via New York Times/Politico