Experts Warn that SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Could Devastate Millions
Today, the nation’s leading voices on hunger and health are coming together to issue a dire warning to Congress, urging them to stop their plans to slash the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid that would threaten the health and economic security of millions of Americans. Families USA, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), First Focus Campaign for Children, …
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House Republicans Push SNAP Costs onto States in Sweeping Budget Proposal
Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee unveiled a controversial plan Monday night that would shift significant costs of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – the nation’s largest anti-hunger initiative – to states. The move is part of a broader GOP megabill aimed at delivering $230 billion in savings and advancing Trump’s legislative agenda. Under the proposed changes, states would …
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“This Is A $6 A Day Fight”: Rep. Angie Craig Sounds the Alarm on SNAP Cuts and the Future of the Farm Bill
At a time of rising hunger, political instability, and growing pressure on federal safety net programs, Rep. Angie Craig (D–MN) delivered a forceful and deeply personal address at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. Speaking as the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, Craig offered a sobering warning: proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other anti-hunger …
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Tipping Point: What Happens When SNAP Gets Cut
As Congress barrels into one of the most contentious budget cycles in years, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – the country’s largest anti-hunger program – is facing existential threats. At least $230 billion in proposed cuts loom over a program that not only feeds over 40 million Americans but also anchors local economies, rural grocery stores, and public health …
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National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, sponsored by the Food Research & Action Center, and in cooperation with the National CACFP Forum, will be held May 4–6, 2025, in Washington, D.C. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Over a thousand anti hunger advocates will join together from across the country to attend content rich sessions, learn legislative best practices, explore innovative advocacy methods, …
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Federal Budget Blueprint Endangers Critical Support for Americans
In a narrow vote early this morning, the House of Representatives approved a controversial Senate backed budget proposal, sending alarm signals to millions of Americans facing financial hardship. Critics say the budget places tax breaks for corporations and wealthy individuals ahead of combating the growing hunger crisis that grips the nation. The budget proposal instructs congressional committees to make billions …
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Proposed SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Cast Shadow Over WIC Programs
Congress is considering substantial cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid as part of the ongoing budget
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The Future of SNAP Hangs in the Balance
As a new administration prepares to take office, the fate of key government programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
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