More than 3 million people would lose SNAP benefits under GOP bill, nonpartisan report says

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The massive tax and spending bill passed by U.S. House Republicans would likely result in 3.2 million people losing food assistance benefits, and saddle states with around $14 billion a year in costs, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

Democrats have argued the bill, which the House passed, 215-214 early Thursday without any Democrats in support, would cut programs for the needy to fund tax breaks for high earners.

The CBO document, issued late Thursday, responded to a request to the office from the top Democrats on the Senate and House Agriculture committees, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Angie Craig, both of Minnesota, and somewhat bolsters that claim. The panels oversee federal food aid programs.

“This report is truly devastating,” Craig said in a Friday statement to States Newsroom. “As a mother and someone who at times relied on food assistance as a child, these numbers are heartbreaking. It is infuriating that Republicans in Congress are willing to make our children go hungry so they can give tax breaks to the already rich.”

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/05/23/repub/more-than-3-million-people-would-lose-snap-benefits-under-gop-bill-nonpartisan-report-says/

[BOSSHOG]

1. Throw in cuts to meals on wheels

And republicans will starve Americans of all generations. This is what happens when you don’t know stuff and you don’t care. And throw in a big dollop of hate.

[Skittles]

2. courtesy of the "pro-life, CHRISTIAN" party

[k_buddy762]

3. What in the world is a

"state waiver from work requirements?"

I have never heard of such a thing.

[Meadowoak]

4. On the bright side, 7 year olds can work in coal mines or meat packing plants

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

5. And how many of them voted for Trump?

Too bad we can't know that (and yes, our vote should absolutely be secret) but if you voted for Trump, you get ZERO sympathy from me.

[Silent Type]

6. The one positive is that much of the vilest stuff doesn't kick in until after midterms. And some is further

down road. Decent chance of regaining House gives us some leverage. And I think there is a chance Senate will reduce impact. To what extent, who knows with these Nazi wannabes?

Is it, further or farther? Don’t feel like looking it up.