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Trump Signs Reconciliation Bill Cutting SNAP Funding by $186 Billion

States with payment error rates above 6% will be required to cover up to 15% of benefit costs.

Organic produce is displayed at a supermarket in Monterey Park, California, on February 12, 2025.
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Overview

  • Legislation slashes $186 billion from SNAP through 2034, marking a 20% reduction in program funding.
  • An estimated 22.3 million families will lose some or all benefits, facing an average monthly cut of $146.
  • New work requirements extend to adults aged 55–64, parents of children 14 and older and veterans, risking disqualification for those who fail to meet or report hourly mandates.
  • States and local assistance agencies are bracing for added administrative burdens and potential budget strains from cost-sharing obligations.
  • California’s Latino communities—especially in the Central Valley and Imperial County—are projected to bear disproportionate losses due to high enrollment and food insecurity.