United States Conference of Mayors
Coverage of United States Conference of Mayors in the Nexus archive.
- Amid ‘food security crisis,’ Nashville mayor joins 200+ others across U.S. asking Congress to reverse Trump’s cuts to SNAP
Nashville mayor Freddie O’Connell joined over 200 mayors in urging Congress to reverse cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) made under President Donald Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.' The mayors argue the cuts exacerbate a 'deepening food security crisis,' with over half a million Tennesseans relying on SNAP.
- Food assistance advocates ask Congress to delay GOP megabill shift of SNAP costs to states
Advocates and public health experts urge Congress to delay a Republican-backed law requiring states to share costs for SNAP benefits starting October 2027. The law, signed by President Trump, mandates states with high SNAP error rates to cover some program costs, shifting funding from federal to state responsibility. Over 4.5 million people, including 1.5 million children, have lost food assistance since eligibility changes were enacted.
- Food assistance advocates ask Congress to delay GOP megabill shift of SNAP costs to states
Advocates and public health experts urge Congress to delay a Republican-backed law requiring states to share costs for SNAP benefits, which will go into effect in October 2027. The law, signed by President Donald Trump, mandates states with high SNAP error rates to cover some program costs, leading to a reduction of 4.5 million beneficiaries, including 1.5 million children. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the changes will reduce federal spending by $190 billion over 10 years.
- Food assistance advocates ask Congress to delay GOP megabill shift of SNAP costs to states
Advocates and public health experts urge Republicans in Congress to delay a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act requiring states to share costs of SNAP benefits starting October 2027. The law, signed by President Donald Trump in 2026, could result in over 4.5 million people losing food assistance, including 1.5 million children, as states take on financial responsibility for SNAP error rates.
- Food assistance advocates ask Congress to delay GOP megabill shift of SNAP costs to states
Advocates and public health experts urge Congress to delay a Republican-backed law requiring states to share Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) costs, arguing it will reduce access to food assistance for millions, including 1.5 million children. The law, signed by President Trump, mandates states with high SNAP error rates begin covering some costs starting October 2027, projected to cut federal spending by $190 billion over ten years.