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

Food assistance advocates are calling for a two-year delay in a GOP-backed law requiring states to share the costs of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This law, signed by President Trump in the previous year, will shift financial responsibilities to states starting in 2027. Critics argue that this could jeopardize the program's effectiveness and accessibility for millions of low-income Americans. The push for a delay highlights the ongoing debate about balancing fiscal responsibility with the need to support vulnerable populations.