Millions lose SNAP benefits as One Big Beautiful Bill’s stricter requirements kick in
June 8, 2026
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as posted by the channelSNAP enrollment has fallen sharply nationwide since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer. More than 3.5 million people have lost access to the food assistance, as states implement new eligibility requirements and stricter application processes. William Brangham reports on what’s happening and speaks with Harvard professor of public health policy Sara Naomi Bleich for more.
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