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The Trump administration has proposed a new rule to restrict eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, which could result in the loss of benefits for approximately 6.3 million people. The proposed change by the U.S. Department of Agriculture aims to limit the reach of a policy that allows states to expand SNAP access to households receiving aid from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, even if they have assets above the normal SNAP threshold. This move follows previous cuts to the program, which have already reduced enrollment by over 5.5 million people since July 2025. The proposed rule, if enacted, would also affect eligibility for other federal aid programs, including free school meals for nearly 1.8 million children. The public has 30 days to comment on the proposed rule.
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