Millions lose SNAP benefits as One Big Beautiful Bill's stricter requirements kick in
Summary
Since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed last summer, over 3.5 million people have lost access to SNAP, a food assistance program. This happened because states started using tougher rules to decide who can get help and made the application process harder.Key Facts
- SNAP helps people buy food if they have low income.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed last summer.
- More than 3.5 million people lost SNAP benefits after new rules began.
- States are using stricter requirements to decide eligibility.
- Application processes for SNAP have become more difficult.
- Harvard public health expert Sara Naomi Bleich commented on the situation.
- SNAP enrollment has dropped sharply across the country.
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