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WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 22, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture warned that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, commonly known as food stamps, may not be issued on November 1 if Congress does not resolve the ongoing government shutdown.
The USDA stated on its website that “at this time, there will be no benefits issued on November 1st” and attributed the situation to Senate Democrats voting multiple times against funding the program. Approximately 42 million Americans receive SNAP benefits, with the federal government spending nearly $100 billion on the program in 2024. The average monthly benefit per recipient was about $187.
The government has been shut down since October 1 after Democrats declined to support a spending bill that did not include certain health care subsidies. Republicans have argued that Democrats are seeking funding for health care benefits for noncitizens, including those in the country illegally. Democrats have maintained that the subsidies are necessary to protect health care access for Americans and have accused Republicans of using the shutdown to advance unrelated policy goals.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Democrats are demanding approximately $200 billion in health benefits for noncitizens and illegal immigrants, along with funding for what Republicans describe as wasteful foreign programs and left-leaning media organizations. Johnson also stated that Democrats’ proposal would cut $50 billion from rural hospitals. He placed responsibility for the shutdown and its effects on Senate Democrats.
President Trump signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to use available funds to continue paying U.S. military personnel during the shutdown. Reports also indicated that Timothy Mellon, a wealthy donor, provided $130 million in support to the administration.
Approximately 1.4 million federal workers missed a full paycheck last week. Essential personnel, including TSA agents, air traffic controllers, Border Patrol officers, and military service members, face the prospect of missing paychecks at the end of the month. Their families are at risk of financial hardship as the shutdown continues.
The dispute centers on broader disagreements over federal spending priorities, including health care subsidies, immigration-related benefits, and funding for domestic versus foreign programs. Both parties have accused the other of holding the government hostage over policy demands.
Negotiations remain ongoing as the shutdown enters its fourth week. The impact on federal workers, military families, and recipients of programs such as SNAP continues to grow with each passing day without a funding agreement. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed concern about the growing effects on vulnerable populations and essential government services.
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The outcome of current talks will determine whether benefits and paychecks can resume in the coming weeks. The shutdown has already disrupted numerous federal services and created uncertainty for millions of Americans who rely on government programs.
