Changes to SNAP, food stamp benefits? What we know
It's only been a few weeks, but the DOGE department has already been busy. The agency is turning its attention to food stamps. Senate DOGE caucus chair Joni Ernst debuted a new bill this week designed to tackle overpayments for food stamps.
Are food stamps a state or federal program? What you need to know about SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, serves as a crucial lifeline for millions of low-income individuals and families across the Uni
SNAP Benefits: Could the Constitution Block Healthy Food Rules?
Also, SNAP, by its name, is a "supplemental" nutrition program; it typically does not cover a household's entire food budget. Even if soda is the number one item purchased with SNAP benefits, households can swap what they purchase with SNAP for what they purchase with other means.
How security upgrade could help Ohioans who have SNAP benefits stolen
A security upgrade could save thousands of Ohioans from being a target of theft but it’s an upgrade the government has to approve.
Did Donald Trump stop food stamps? SNAP benefits situation after federal aid freezes
Donald Trump's second term as president of the United States came with a series of impositions to make changes in the government and within its guidelines his administration issued
DHR gives few answers on SNAP food stamp benefit theft
News 19 reached out to DHR, which replied that the 2022 law that allowed federal funds to replace stolen SNAP benefits expired on Dec. 20, 2024. Justice and dozens of others have no way to buy groceries. Justice and his wife now rely on food pantries for a meal and a few day’s worth of groceries.
SNAP Benefits Face Major Change Under New Proposal
Another bill aiming to prohibit the purchase of certain goods using food stamps has been introduced in Congress.
Changes to SNAP benefits with the new Trump Administration
These changes could significantly affect the 42.1 million Americans who rely on this vital food assistance program. As debates unfold, the future of SNAP hangs in the balance, with potential implications for millions of low-income households.
GOP bill would ban SNAP recipients from buying junk food
A U.S. House bill introduced earlier this month would bar those on food stamps from using them to buy soft drinks, candy and more. Rep. Josh Brecheen, an Oklahoma Republican, sponsored the Healthy ...
Does Trump's Freeze on Federal Aid Impact SNAP Benefits? What We Know
While the administration insists the funding freeze does not apply to direct payments like Social Security and Medicaid, SNAP ...
What does Trump's federal funding freeze mean for people who get aid?
Many are unclear on how sweeping the federal funding freeze is intended to be. Here are programs it could affect.
DOGE Chair Joni Ernst takes on food stamps in new bill to hold states 'accountable'
Sen. Joni Ernst, the chair of the DOGE caucus, is rolling out a new bill that targets excess disbursements in the "food stamp ...
Food stamps: Agriculture nominee says she ‘can’t commit’ to opposing cuts to SNAP
Rollins said that while she cannot make a commitment to opposing cuts, she can commit to “a lot of time, a lot of thought, a lot of conversation.” ...
Trump federal funding freeze: Will Social Security payments be delayed? What about Medicare? SNAP?
President Donald Trump’s pause on federal grants and loans has agencies and individuals scrambling as the fallout continues.
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Status of SNAP coupons with the arrival of Trump: Did they stop them?
In a bold move during his second term, President Donald Trump initiated a temporary freeze on federal grants and loans, sparking widespread concern among beneficiaries. While a federal judge has ...