SNAP proposal would increase food insecurity, critics say
Anti-hunger advocates are blasting a proposed change to SNAP rules that could cut off more than 6 million people from access to federal food aid.
Critics argue that a proposed Trump administration rule would tighten eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), potentially reducing public enrollment by 17%. The USDA's rule, introduced on Tuesday, would eliminate SNAP benefits for people who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, a move expected to leave approximately 6.3 million people without access to the program by 2029.
White House spokeswoman Allison Schuster defended the proposal, stating the administration aims to serve only those who truly need food assistance. However, anti-hunger advocates, including Ty Jones Cox from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, argue the policy would exacerbate food insecurity at a time when many are already struggling financially.
The proposal comes as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to narrow SNAP's eligibility.
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