SNAP cuts loom as grocery prices rise
Analyses and agency actions tied to the Republican 'big, beautiful' tax and spending law are set to shrink benefits or remove millions from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The CBO estimates about 2.4 million people could lose access in a typical month, while an Urban Institute study says up to 22.3 million U.S. households could see lower benefits or be cut off; the USDA also announced on Sept. 20, 2025 that it will halt its annual Household Food Security Report, complicating efforts to track hunger impacts. States such as Pennsylvania are already moving to implement stricter work requirements, effective Nov. 1, 2025.
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Millions could soon see food stamp cuts as grocery costs are on the rise
New information:
- CBO estimate: ~2.4 million people (≈6% of enrollees) could lose SNAP access in an average month under the new law
- Urban Institute: Up to 22.3 million U.S. households could experience reduced benefits or be removed from SNAP
- USDA announced it is halting the annual Household Food Security Report on Sept. 20, 2025; Pennsylvania will implement stricter SNAP work rules starting Nov. 1, 2025