The facts
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served roughly 41 million Americans per month in fiscal year 2024, according to USDA data.
A federal judge sided with 20 Democratic-led states to halt Trump administration efforts to impose new conditions on states receiving SNAP funds.
Supporters of conditions argue work requirements and stricter eligibility verification reduce fraud and encourage employment among able-bodied adults.
Opponents argue that imposing federal conditions intrudes on state administration of SNAP and could cut benefits to eligible low-income households.
SNAP is jointly funded and administered: the federal government pays for benefits while states share administrative costs and handle enrollment.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP, often called food stamps, gives low-income families money on a debit-style card to buy groceries. The fe
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Work Requirements
Work requirements mean some people have to prove they're working, training or volunteering a certain number of
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Should SNAP come with federal work and eligibility strings attached?
A look at how the nation's largest food-assistance program is run, and why federal conditions on it are fought in court.
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