One Big Beautiful Bill cuts SNAP by $186B, largest reduction in program history

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted the largest cuts to SNAP since its creation in 1964, reducing federal SNAP outlays by $186.7 billion through 2034. New work requirements extended to adults aged 55-64, parents of children older than 14, veterans, former foster youth, and homeless individuals — all previously exempt — requiring 80 hours monthly of work or training. The law also tightened waiver criteria for high-unemployment areas, making it harder for struggling local economies to qualify for work requirement relief.