Summary
The government shutdown has ended, allowing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to resume for millions of Americans. President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to reopen the government, ensuring households dependent on SNAP will receive their payments. SNAP benefits should be fully distributed by early next week.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump signed a bill to end the government shutdown, affecting SNAP payments.
- The shutdown lasted 43 days, causing delays in SNAP benefits for about 42 million Americans.
- Some states provided full or partial SNAP benefits during the shutdown, while others provided none.
- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed the resumption of SNAP payments.
- The USDA stated most SNAP funding would be released within 24 hours.
- The funding bill supports SNAP until October 1, 2026, though government funding lasts only until January 30, 2024.
- December SNAP benefits are expected to be unaffected and paid as normal.
