The Senate has introduced significant changes to the SNAP reform plan, focusing on a gradual approach and administrative ...

Although not included in the top five states with the worst track record for processing SNAP applications, previous reporting by Newsweek has found hefty delays in other states that were issued ...

Under the Senate proposal, states with an error rate equal to or greater than 6% would be required to pay 5 to 15% of food ...

A Republican-backed spending bill threatens to cut food stamp benefits in up to 15 states. Here's how the proposed SNAP changes could impact millions of low-income Americans.

Languages: English. The USDA has issued a warning that states found to not be administering SNAP benefits on time will be "held accountable for their mismanagement." The letter, which was written ...

“Federal law is clear: States must process SNAP applications within 30 days ... Service to take four different actions to remedy the delays and inefficiencies, including implementing a five ...

Federal law requires states to process SNAP applications within 30 days and ... to ensure eligible families receive assistance without delay. For states still lagging behind, Walk’s message ...

USDA has ordered states to address delays in processing applications and ... agencies are failing to meet requirements for processing SNAP applications on time and 20 are out of compliance on ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has started sending out June 2025 benefits to millions of eligible households. Payments are deposited on a state-by-state basis, with many ...

The federal government told states to turn over names, birthdates, Social Security numbers and other sensitive data about ...