Food assistance advocates ask Congress to delay GOP megabill shift of SNAP costs to states

Advocates and public health experts urge Congress to delay a Republican-backed law requiring states to share costs for SNAP benefits starting October 2027. The law, signed by President Trump, mandates states with high SNAP error rates to cover some program costs, shifting funding from federal to state responsibility. Over 4.5 million people, including 1.5 million children, have lost food assistance since eligibility changes were enacted.