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How many Americans might lose SNAP benefits?

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Up to 42 million Americans, or about one in eight, may lose or have their SNAP benefits disrupted due to the government shutdown and related funding disputes. Some sources mention 32 million affected by a specific Supreme Court order, but the most consistent figure is 42 million. The situation remains fluid as court rulings and government actions continue to evolve.

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42 million Americans set to be impacted as SNAP benefits expire

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  • SNAP food assistance benefits, relied on by 42 million Americans, are set to expire due to the government shutdown.
  • The Trump administration states it cannot fund SNAP, and the USDA contingency fund is insufficient for November's needs. 44s
  • Several dozen states have sued the administration to secure SNAP funding; this would be the first lapse in the program's history. 1m 17s
  • Lawmakers expect increased pressure from SNAP loss, unpaid federal workers, and airport outages, but no breakthrough is expected until next week. 1m 32s
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42 million Americans set to be impacted as SNAP benefits expire
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CNBC
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42 million Americans set to be impacted as SNAP benefits expire

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