USDA website blames SNAP benefits expiring on transgender people and immigrants as shutdown threatens food aid for 41 million Americans

Millions of Americans face uncertainty as the Trump administration will halt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from November 1. This decision stems from a budget impasse over fiscal year 2026 funding bills.
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USDA won't shuffle funds to extend SNAP during shutdown, in about-face from earlier plan

SNAP has about $6 billion in the contingency fund — short of the roughly $9 billion needed to cover a full month of the program, putting November benefits in jeopardy.

When will the 2025 government shutdown end? USDA warns SNAP funds at risk next month

The Senate returns on Oct. 27, but questions remain about when the 13th vote towards ending the shutdown will occur.

Deleted USDA plan once expected to keep food assistance funded during government shutdown

A now-deleted contingency plan showed the U.S. Department of Agriculture once expected to keep food assistance funded during a government shutdown — before reve
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USDA reopens FSA offices with farm assistance money

WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture announced on Oct. 23 the reopening of its 2,100 Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices and $3 billion in assistance to farmers.

Nevada secures $7.3M in emergency funding to sustain WIC benefits amid federal shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, access to critical federal benefits for Nevadans remains a serious concern.In a move to ensure continued nutritio

SNAP benefits in jeopardy as government shutdown enters fourth week

"The consequences of a government shutdown are enormous, leaving millions across the country in limbo," Congressman Steve Womack said.
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