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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 9 MIN

Millions lose SNAP benefits as One Big Beautiful Bills stricter requirements kick in

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More than 3.5 million Americans have lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) since the passage of H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," marking the sharpest decline in food assistance participation in nearly 30 years. The sweeping legislation, signed into law by President Donald Trump, cut roughly $187 billion from SNAP to partially offset multi-trillion-dollar federal tax cuts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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