Impact of House Reconciliation Bill on SNAP Benefits

The House reconciliation bill on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would impact millions of recipients by introducing work requirements and reducing federal funding, contrary to some leaders' statements. The bill is estimated to affect about 3.2 million people by cutting off their SNAP benefits entirely and millions more through reductions in benefits. The bill also shifts more financial responsibility to states.

House Reconciliation Bill and Its Impact on Federal Deficit

The House reconciliation bill, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” would add trillions of dollars to the federal deficit over 10 years despite claims from Republican lawmakers and the White House that it wouldn’t. Independent analyses contradict the assertions made by supporters of the bill.