Waiver grants flexibility by modifying specific USDA program rules, enabling states to administer SNAP program in different ways.

The massive tax and spending bill passed by U.S. House Republicans would likely result in 3.2 million people losing food assistance benefits, and saddle states with around $14 billion a year in costs, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

On Thursday, the U.S. House narrowly passed a sweeping bill that slashes about $3.8 trillion in taxes by scaling back social safety net programs including Medicaid and SNAP.

“SNAP is an excellent tool to combat recessions, but the House Republican plan weakens the program’s ability to respond to economic downturns and limits states’ flexibility to provide food assistance to those in need,” said Kyle Ross, policy analyst for Inclusive Economy at CAP and co-author of the analysis.

The new proposal would be part of Republicans' budget legislation currently being considered by lawmakers in the House of Representatives.

A newly passed federal budget bill could cut billions from SNAP and Medicaid in New York while raising the SALT deduction cap.

Child food insecurity is a pervasive issue affecting every county in the United States, with rates nearing 50% in some areas, according to Feeding America’s ann

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