More than 1 million children lost access to food benefits after Trump bill passed
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A new analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that over 1 million children lost access to Snap food benefits after Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025. The analysis indicates that more than 4 million Americans were removed from the program between July 2025 and March 2026. This marks a significant decline in participation in the federal food assistance program, raising concerns about food security for low-income families.
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Children are a vulnerable group requiring special protection.
The analysis is from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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The decline in Snap participation is significant.
Opinion- Children are a vulnerable group requiring special protection.
- Loss of benefits can lead to hunger and malnutrition.
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Loaded language removed<p>Analysis finds more than 4 million Americans lost Snap benefits, or food stamps, from July 2025 to March 2026</p><p>More than a million children across the US have lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) food benefits since Congress approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities…
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The decline in Snap participation is significant.
OpinionMore than 1 million children lost access to Snap food benefits since July 2025.
The GuardianMore than 4 million Americans lost Snap benefits from July 2025 to March 2026.
The GuardianThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act was approved by Congress in July 2025.
The GuardianThe analysis is from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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