SNAP Work Requirements Start Across US States: What To Know
Summary
U.S. states have started enforcing new work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) following the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025. These changes increase the age range of adults without dependents who must meet work or training criteria to keep receiving food assistance benefits. The requirements have begun to take effect in various states, impacting the eligibility of many Americans.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4, 2025.
- The law requires able-bodied adults without dependents aged 18 to 64 to work or participate in training to receive SNAP benefits.
- The new rules changed caregiver exceptions to only apply to those responsible for children under 14.
- Previously suspended exceptions for homeless people, veterans, and certain former foster youth were ended, making these groups subject to work requirements again.
- States face stricter rules for waiving time limits, generally only allowed if unemployment is above 10%.
- The USDA instructed states to update notices for the new requirements beginning on July 4, 2025.
- Several states like Alaska, Colorado, and Texas began implementing the new rules in late 2025, while others like Ohio and Illinois started in early 2026.
- The Congressional Budget Office predicted that 2.4 million people might lose some or all SNAP benefits due to these changes.
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