The budget reconciliation law (H.R. 1) made sweeping changes and drastic cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Among these policy changes is the exclusion of internet expenses from the shelter deduction.
This change will not only limit the critical deduction for households, but also cut benefits for over 14 million SNAP households by an average of $10 per month each year.
Learn how advocates can take proactive steps to minimize harm and ensure households can continue to access both utilities and the food they need in FRAC’s fact sheet.