Republicans' Proposed Changes to SNAP Could Affect Millions

Carlos Rodriguez
Published Jul 25, 2025


Recent proposals by some Republican lawmakers could lead to significant changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is a key public initiative that helps low-income individuals and families buy groceries necessary for a nutritious diet. 

Currently, SNAP benefits about 40 million people in the U.S every month, including children, elderly adults, disabled individuals, and low-income workers. This program is crucial as it reduces hunger and contributes to better health and economic outcomes for participants.
 

Potential Impact of the Proposed Changes


1. Reduction in Benefits Across the Board

A proposal to restrict updates or outright cut the Thrifty Food Plan, which calculates SNAP benefits, could reduce future benefits for everyone in the program, including approximately 1 in 5 children in the U.S.


2. Tougher Work Requirements

Expanding work requirements could disqualify people who live in areas with few jobs, older adults up to age 65, and other vulnerable groups like veterans and homeless individuals from receiving food assistance.

3. Changes to Eligibility Rules:

Another plan involves stricter rules that might end benefits for families who slightly increase their earnings or save money. This would make the process more complicated and potentially exclude millions from the program.
 

Economic Impact


These changes come at a time when food insecurity is rising alongside grocery prices. Cutting SNAP benefits now could worsen the situation, affecting over 33 million adults and 13.8 million children who live in food-insecure households.
 

Future Steps and Legislative Actions


Lawmakers have a variety of paths through which they could implement these changes, such as budget reconciliation or appropriations bills. However, regardless of the method, cutting SNAP benefits or making eligibility stricter could increase hardship for millions.

Experts suggest that instead of reducing aid, efforts should be directed toward enhancing the effectiveness of SNAP in addressing food insecurity and poverty in the U.S. Ensuring that the program continues to adapt to changes in food prices and dietary needs by maintaining the periodic revaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan is also critical.

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