Overview

• The proposed legislation includes $300 billion in cuts to SNAP over the next decade, reducing federal funding by about 30%.
• Expanded work requirements would affect able-bodied adults up to age 64 and limit exemptions to caregivers of children under 7.
• States would be required to cover 5% of SNAP benefits, 75% of administrative costs, and up to 25% of benefits if payment error rates exceed 6%.
• Independent analyses project millions could lose benefits or see reductions, with families losing an average of $254 per month.
• Local food banks, such as those in Chicago, are already experiencing increased demand and anticipate further strain if the cuts are enacted.