AdvertisementThe SNAP cuts are an important part of the all-encompassing domestic policy bill Republicans hope to land on the president’s desk this summer. A permanent extension of temporary household tax cuts makes up the heart of the bill, with the tax cuts’ $5 trillion cost partially offset by the cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. Thompson’s committee envisions a fundamental change to SNAP benefits, which are entirely funded by the federal government, with states handling some administrative costs. More than 20 million households receive monthly SNAP benefits, averaging $353. On Capitol Hill, the program is usually paired with farm subsidies rather than tax cuts.

Source: Huffington Post May 13, 2025 14:33 UTC