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

Advocates and public health experts are pushing Congress to delay a major change in the GOP's new bill that would require states to share costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) starting in 2027. This provision, part of a larger Republican-backed law signed by President Trump last year, has raised concerns about the program's sustainability and potential impact on low-income families. The delay request comes as experts argue that the transition needs more time to ensure states are adequately prepared to manage the financial responsibilities without compromising food assistance to those in need.