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Congress Lame Duck Week 2: Farm Bill Stuck on SNAP Cost Share as the December 11 Deadline Nears

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United States Capitol at dusk over a wheat field

Congress lame duck farm bill talks hit their first real test this week, and the sticking point is the same one that has stalled a deal for months: who pays for SNAP when a state makes too many payment errors. The Senate Agriculture Committee held its first hearing of the lame-duck session this week, and … Read more

SNAP Is Funded Through Dec 11, 2026 — November and December Are Safe, January 2027 Is the Month at Risk

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SNAP funding December 11, 2026 is the date that decides everything. Your SNAP benefits are safe for November and December — the money is funded through December 11 under Public Law 119-103. But if Congress does not pass a new funding law by then, January 2027 is the month that gets messy. Confusion is everywhere … Read more