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

Food assistance advocates are pressuring Congress to postpone a key provision in a GOP-backed bill that shifts the financial burden of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from the federal government to states. This change, set to take effect in 2027, has raised concerns among public health experts and advocates who argue it could lead to reduced benefits and greater strain on state budgets. The urgency behind this push for a delay underscores the broader implications for millions of low-income Americans who rely on SNAP for essential nutrition support.