What Is SNAP? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal initiative designed to assist low-income individuals and families in purchasing nutritious food. Eligible participants receive benefits via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which functions like a debit card and can be used at authorized grocery stores and retailers.​ To qualify for SNAP in 2025, applicants must meet specific criteria: 1. Income Limits Eligibility is primarily based on household income relative to the federal poverty level (FPL). For the 48 contiguous states and Washington D.C., the gross monthly income limits are as follows:​ 1-person household: $1,632 2-person household:…

The DOGE Food Stamps Bill, officially titled the Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act, is a legislative proposal introduced by Senator Joni Ernst, chair of the Senate’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) caucus. The bill aims to address inefficiencies and overpayments in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps.​ What Is the DOGE Food Stamps Bill? Senator Ernst's bill seeks to reduce financial waste in SNAP by:​ Center on Budget and Policy Priorities+8American Judicial System Identifying and correcting overpayments: The bill mandates stricter oversight to detect and rectify erroneous disbursements.​ Holding states accountable: States would face…