Food assistance advocates ask Congress to delay GOP megabill shift of SNAP costs to states

Food assistance advocates are calling for a two-year postponement of a Republican-backed law that shifts some of the costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to states starting in October 2027. Public health experts argue that this shift could undermine the program's effectiveness and accessibility for low-income families. With the potential impact on millions of beneficiaries, the call for delay underscores broader concerns about the balance between state and federal responsibilities in social welfare programs. This debate highlights the ongoing tension between fiscal policy and social safety nets.