OHIO — A political fight over the future of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is drawing concern across Ohio, as House Republicans in Washington push for sweeping reforms that could significantly impact low-income families in the state.
The proposed plan includes $230 billion in cuts to SNAP over the next decade, along with stricter work requirements and increased oversight by individual states.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is spearheading the push, calling the changes necessary to control government spending and reduce waste.
Under the proposal, states like Ohio would be required to turn over detailed records on how SNAP benefits are distributed — a move that could increase administrative burdens on local agencies.
Democrats are voicing strong opposition, warning that the cuts would hit vulnerable communities the hardest, especially in states with high levels of food insecurity.
In Ohio, more than 1.4 million residents rely on SNAP to help feed their families.
While the changes have not yet been introduced as a formal bill, the debate is heating up as federal budget negotiations continue.
The White House has indicated it will oppose any plan that risks children going hungry.
