Analysis of the Impact to Missouri of SNAP Cuts Included in House Budget Reconciliation Bill

SNAP helps  1 in 10 Missouri residents, or more than 620,000 Missourians, meet their nutritional needs. 

The Budget Reconciliation bill approved by the House on May 23, 2025 would severely cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and harm millions of households.

Click here to read an analysis prepared by Empower Missouri and Missouri Budget Project outlining the provisions of SNAP cuts in the bill and the impact of those provisions on Missouri.

• The budget proposal makes fundamental changes to SNAP and shifts more costs to states. 
• Under the proposal, Missouri would be expected to pay an additional $405 million to maintain its current level of SNAP food assistance for Missourians. 
• The potential impact on the state budget, along with other proposed program changes means Missourians of all ages are at risk of losing food assistance.
• This proposal is a bad deal for Missouri & Missourians.