Millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits face reduced assistance or program removal due to stricter work requirements and altered benefit calculations under a new law. The Congressional Budget Office estimates 2.4 million could lose benefits, while millions more will see smaller payments. Changes include expanding work requirements to age 64 and excluding internet costs from benefit calculations. Anti-hunger advocates express concern about increased food insecurity, particularly as the USDA halts its annual food security report. The new rules affect vulnerable populations like veterans and former foster youth, adding to existing challenges in a tight labor market.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.