According to the Congressional Budget Office, the new policies will reduce federal SNAP spending by about $187 billion through 2034. Key adjustments include expanding work requirements for adults up to age 64, revising eligibility criteria, and shifting some administrative duties from the federal government to individual states. While people with medical limitations can still qualify, several groups that previously held automatic exemptions will see their protections narrowed.
Eligibility rules will also tighten. SNAP access will increasingly center on U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, with benefit amounts affected by a temporary freeze on the Thrifty Food Plan until 2027. After that, updates to the plan must remain cost-neutral, ensuring no increase in overall spending. Over time, states will shoulder more of the program’s expenses, likely resulting in varied approaches to benefit distribution across the country.
Proponents of the reforms argue that the measures will encourage employment, reduce waste, and make program management more efficient. They believe stronger work incentives could help participants achieve greater financial independence.
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