House GOP Sends 'One Big Beautiful Bill' to Senate, Including Major SNAP Changes
House Republicans have voted to send the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' to the Senate, a legislation packed with trillions in federal tax breaks and extended cuts. Notably, it proposes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including stricter work requirements and cost shifts to the United States. Currently, SNAP aids 42 million Americans, providing an average of $188 per person monthly. The legislation seeks to increase the work requirement age from 54 to 64 and impose new rules for parents of young children. Additionally, it plans to shift $128 billion in costs to the United States by reducing federal contributions. This shift could potentially lead to benefit reductions or increased state taxes. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that federal food aid for low-income individuals could decrease by nearly $300 billion over the next decade. The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' is set to reshape SNAP, with potential impacts on millions of Americans. While it promises federal spending cuts, the shift of costs to the United States may lead to local adjustments. The Senate will now consider the bill, with debates expected on the proposed changes to SNAP and other provisions.
