U.S. Senate agriculture committee
Coverage of U.S. Senate agriculture committee in the Nexus archive.
- Citing a hunger ‘crisis,’ US mayors call for end to federal SNAP cuts
Over 200 U.S. mayors are urging federal leaders to reverse SNAP program cuts, arguing the changes will exacerbate a food security crisis. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act imposes new eligibility and work requirements and requires states to fund some benefits starting in 2027, with critics warning of budget strain and increased reliance on food banks.
- Citing hunger ‘crisis,’ US mayors call for end to federal SNAP cuts
More than 200 U.S. mayors are urging the federal government to reverse changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which will impose new eligibility requirements and require states to fund some benefits starting in 2027. The mayors argue these cuts exacerbate a food security crisis, with over 4 million Americans already losing benefits.