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

Food assistance advocates are urging Congress to reconsider the GOP-backed law that shifts some SNAP costs to states starting in October 2027. This change, part of a broader bill signed by President Trump last year, targets states with high SNAP error rates, making them partially responsible for program expenses. Critics argue this could jeopardize funding for essential food assistance, impacting millions of low-income Americans. The debate highlights the ongoing tension between federal funding priorities and state fiscal responsibilities, raising questions about the sustainability and equity of such policy shifts.