Center on Budget and Policy Priorities 70d ago

How did 2.5 million people lose access to SNAP in just five months? Several provisions in the harmful Republican megabill, otherwise known as H.R. 1, are threatening access to food assistance for millions of people across the country. CBPP's Ty Jones Cox dives into the devastating harms of this bill, which was enacted into law in July 2025, and the threat it poses for low-income communities across the country who receive food assistance through the SNAP program. ------------------------------- Connect with CBPP: Visit our website: cbpp.org Twitter(X): http://www.twitter.com/centeronbudget Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/centeronbudget.bsky.social Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/centeronbudget Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/centeronbudget Threads: https://www.threads.com/@centeronbudget The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute that combines rigorous research and analysis, strategic communications, and effective advocacy to shape debates and affect policy, both nationally and in states.