Five million Americans, including 1.5 million children, have lost SNAP benefits under the budget law
Advocacy groups are seeking a delay as enrollment declines outpace federal projections.
States are scheduled to assume 75% of the program's administrative costs on Oct. 1, up from the usual 50-50 split with the federal government.
- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reported declines were far deeper and faster than Congressional Budget Office projections.
- A separate House proposal would further restrict eligible food purchases in nine states.