Why Congress Shouldn’t Change SNAP’s New Payment Error Approach

Payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) have received considerable attention in recent months. While much of the debate has revolved around the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s (OBBBA) new requirements surrounding SNAP payment errors and the impact on states, many have overlooked the people most affected by improper payments—low-income households. The post Why Congress Shouldn’t Change SNAP’s New Payment Error Approach appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.