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Trump Administration Allows Six More States to Bar SNAP Benefits for Processed Food
UNITED STATES, AUG 4 – The USDA approved waivers for six states to restrict SNAP purchases of sugary drinks and junk food starting in 2026, aiming to reduce obesity and chronic disease risks.
- On Monday, USDA announced that six more states received waivers to restrict SNAP benefits from purchasing sodas, candy, and processed foods.
- Prior to Monday, six states had already secured waivers to limit SNAP purchases under the 2008 Food and Nutrition Act, which generally permits most food purchases, requiring waivers or congressional approval for restrictions.
- Data show more than 42 million people receive SNAP benefits nationwide.
- Effective next year, recipients in West Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas cannot use SNAP benefits for sugary drinks and candy.
- Looking ahead, Brooke Rollins encouraged governors without waivers to follow Colorado’s bipartisan example, which highlights the movement’s broader support.
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