House Republicans have unveiled a proposal to slash funding for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program by an estimated $290 billion as part of their sweeping plan to turn President Trump’s agenda into a legislative reality.

Almost 60% of surveyed shoppers oppose cutting or reducing funding for the food assistance program, FMI shared last week.

The vice president of research for Feeding America says reducing funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could worsen hunger and economic strain across the U.S. Emily Engelhard says,

As lawmakers look to renew certain tax rules, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is poised to see big cuts. Here’s how those benefits may change.

Congressional Republicans are on the precipice of approving $290 billion in cuts to the largest low-income anti-hunger program in the nation. People who rely on the program, already pressured by food price surges,

The bill, containing expanded work requirements for SNAP and other alterations to the program, passed the House on Thursday morning.

SNAP cuts could impact the South Plains Food Bank, Texas House advances new homestead exemptions and House Republicans remain divided over President Trump’s tax cuts bill. Start your morning here.

Nearly 700,000 needy Texans could be knocked off federal food stamp programs or have their benefits slashed under reforms congressional Republicans are racing to pass, at the behest of President Donald Trump.