Historic SNAP Cuts Threaten Families, States, and the Future of Food Assistance: House Agriculture Committee Passes Reconciliation Bill Out of Committee

The House Agriculture Committee voted 29-25 along party lines to advance the GOP Reconciliation Bill late Wednesday evening. It would slash over $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and shift costs to already overburdened state and local governments. See FRAC’s analysis of the bill. On Friday, May 16, the House Budget Committee is scheduled to combine the various parts of the Reconciliation Bill into one comprehensive package. This is being done to prepare the bill for review by the House Rules Committee on Monday ahead of a floor vote next week. Speaker Johnson (R-LA) has a goal of getting the bill through the House before the Memorial Day Recess.

The House Education and the Workforce Committee reported out its reconciliation bill with no direct cuts to school meals or child nutrition programs — but with devastating cuts to higher education grants and loan programs. Read FRAC’s statement.

Take Action to Protect SNAP

  • Use FRAC’s Action Network to send an email message directly to your Members of Congress to urge them to reject any proposals that would weaken SNAP.
  • Use FRAC’s social media toolkit to oppose cuts to SNAP and school meals.

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Advocate to Protect SNAP and School Meals

Now is the time to advocate for the protection of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and school meals. SNAP is a vital resource for millions of Americans, while the Community Eligibility Provision supports students, families, and schools. We need your help to ensure these programs remain intact, free from harmful cuts.

Six Key Actions to Take:

  1. Sign-on LetterThe Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and more than 1,800 national, state, and local organizations from every state in the country signed on to a letter urging Congress to reject any proposals that would cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the child nutrition programs. Use the letter in your advocacy.
  2. Check out FRAC’s tips on organizing a site visit for your Members of Congress.
  3. Use FRAC’s state-by-state SNAP fact sheets in your advocacy. Share these powerful quotes on why SNAP matters.
  4. Explore the state-level impacts of proposed cuts to school meals in FRAC’s new state-by-state CEP fact sheets. Find your state and use our fact sheets in your advocacy.
  5. Use FRAC’s social media toolkit to oppose cuts to SNAP and school meals.
  6. Use the FRAC Action Network to email Members of Congress on protecting both SNAP and school meals.

For questions or more information, contact Tim Klipp-Lockhart, tklipp-lockhart@frac.org.

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, and form personal connections to help better fight hunger in their communities. Reserve your spot today.

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SNAP Matters Rally

On Tuesday, May 6, at 8:30 a.m., join FRAC for a SNAP Matters rally at the Upper Senate Park with several Members of Congress and advocates to highlight the critical role of SNAP and fight back against harmful proposals to cut the program, which serves as our nation’s first line of defense against hunger. During the Conference’s Monday networking lunch, materials will be available to create posters and signs, so start thinking about how you want to design your sign. Participating in the rally is a great way to get energized for your Hill visits that day.

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SNAP Matters: Quotes from Participants

SNAP matters. Learn why in FRAC’s new SNAP Matters two-pager, which features quotes from SNAP recipients on the federal nutrition program’s value and importance. Learn why proposed cuts to SNAP would be disastrous for people with low incomes by exploring the testimonials of SNAP participants.

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Take Action: Oppose Any Cuts to School Meals

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) has put out a list of proposals for budget reconciliation, which includes $12 billion in cuts to school breakfast and lunch. Use the FRAC Action Network to ask your members of Congress to protect school meals and oppose any cuts in reconciliation that would reduce funding and limit access to school meals.

Take Action to Protect School Meals

Action Needed: Protect SNAP from Harmful Cuts

SNAP is a vital lifeline for over 42 million people — combating hunger, improving health, and boosting economic well-being. However, GOP leadership is proposing billions of dollars of cuts to the program that would worsen food insecurity and health outcomes and strain local economies. Use the FRAC Action Network to urge your Members of Congress to vote against SNAP cuts.

Take Action to Protect SNAP

Budget Reconciliation 101

Curious about Budget Reconciliation? Unsure about the process or special rules to look out for? Explore this three-page report that explains what you need to know.

Read FRAC's Budget Reconciliation 101

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May 16, 2025
Gina Plata-Nino, JD, SNAP Deputy Director

House Agriculture Republicans advanced a damaging budget reconciliation bill this week on a party-line vote of 29–25, including an estimated $300 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade. These cuts follow demands from President Trump for a “big, beautiful bill” — one that prioritizes billionaires and Wall Street over working families and local communities.

May 15, 2025
Kelsey Boone, Senior Child Nutrition Policy Analyst

Summer EBT, in conjunction with the traditional summer meals programs, provides key nutrition support to children from households with low incomes when school is out, by providing families with approximately $120 on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card per summer per eligible child to help with food costs during the summer months.  Summer EBT is a method proven to decrease food insecurity and improve nutrition. This summer, 37 states and the District of Columbia, five territories, and five Tribal organizations have opted to participate in the program. 

May 14, 2025
Gina Plata-Nino, JD, Deputy Director of SNAP at FRAC, and Anna Albi, Cincinnati City Councilmember

This article is part of a series examining the sweeping and often overlooked consequences of proposed SNAP cuts. The article discusses the powerful connection between food insecurity and community violence, and how proposed SNAP cuts could disrupt innovative local efforts to stabilize families and neighborhoods.