Published August 25, 2025 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is one of the most effective tools the U.S. has to reduce hunger and support households with low incomes. Nowhere is this impact more critical than in rural America, where food insecurity, economic stagnation, and limited access to services intersect to create deep vulnerability. Yet, […]
Published July 11, 2025 The far-reaching consequences of President Trump’s newly enacted Budget Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 1) —passed by Republicans in Congress and signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 — will be felt in every corner of the country. Although the fallout will be local, the design is federal. This is not accidental; […]
Published July 11, 2025 Despite strong opposition from Senate and House Democrats — joined by governors, advocates, and constituents across the country — Republican-led changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) moved forward. These provisions, embedded in the reconciliation process that approved President Trump’s and congressional Republicans’ broader fiscal agenda in H.R. 1, prioritize […]
Published June 12, 2025 Senate Republicans have introduced a reconciliation bill that echoes the House’s approach to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), proposing sweeping and deeply concerning cuts. While not identical, the Senate proposal poses a similarly serious threat to food assistance for millions of Americans. This bill would slash billions in food assistance for millions […]
Published on June 2, 2025 On Friday, May 27, the Trump administration released further details of its fiscal year 2026 budget. Overall, the plan cuts $168 billion in federal spending. While this plan is just a proposal, Congress will consider this proposal in their work to pass a budget before funding expires at the end […]