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Trump Administration Announces Plans for SNAP Benefit Reform

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Kailee Buller , the new chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Agriculture , announced this week that the department will "correct" Joe Biden's "financial mismanagement" of SNAP benefits.

House Republicans just released their budget resolution containing deep cuts to SNAP.

The SNAP program is America 's largest nutrition assistance program, accounting for two-thirds of USDA nutrition assistance spending in fiscal year 2023 .

This would be achieved through stricter work requirements and changes to how benefit levels adjust for inflation. These modifications would effectively reduce both eligibility and benefit amounts for families already struggling with food costs." Cuts to SNAP benefits are unlikely to be popular among many Americans who rely on them to supplement their grocery shops. Republican lawmakers in competitive districts could suffer from the impact of these policies on their bids for re-election or election in the 2026 midterms. Related Articles Start your unlimited Newsweek trial.