Congressman Urges USDA to Report on SNAP Cuts' Impact on Free School Meals

A U.S. Congressman has pressed the USDA to provide a state-by-state assessment of how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, are affecting students' access to free school meals. Early signs indicate these cuts are hindering schools' ability to offer universal free meals, with some districts no longer qualifying for federal programs like the Community Eligibility Provision.