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

Food assistance advocates are pushing for a two-year delay in a new law that would shift more costs from the federal government to the states for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This move, part of a larger Republican-backed bill, is set to take effect in 2027 but has raised concerns among public health experts about the potential impact on food security and access to nutrition for millions of Americans. The call for a delay underscores the urgency to address these concerns before any changes are fully implemented, highlighting the broader implications for public health and social welfare systems.