Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, has declined rapidly since changes mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act took effect on July 4, 2025.
Those changes include expanded work requirements for individuals and tightened restrictions on non-citizen eligibility. States must also shoulder some of the program’s administrative costs and may face penalties for high payment error rates.
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