The Republican-led US House Agriculture Committee are proposing a slash to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and shifting the US$290 billion toward farm policy over ten years. In response, nutrition and health organizations warn of dire consequences for people’s health and the economy. To accomplish the budget cut, the anti-hunger program may face tightened eligibility, increased work requirements, reduced state administrative reimbursements, and elimination of specific programs.
