US EditionFood Stamp Payments Could Restart by Wednesday as Ordered by Judge: Bessent
The administration cites legal uncertainty despite no conflicting court rulings, leaving 42 million Americans without SNAP benefits during the shutdown, including 16 million children.
- The Trump administration is waiting to hear from the courts on SNAP funding, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a court order could restart payments by Nov. 5.
- As recently as Sept. 30, an Agriculture Department memo noted available contingency funds of about $6 billion could be used to pay SNAP benefits, but the administration has refused to tap the emergency pool.
- Federal judges in two states ordered payments from emergency funds, with a federal judge in Massachusetts and another in Rhode Island ruling the SNAP suspension unlawful, and federal courts have not issued conflicting rulings.
- The shutdown left around 42 million Americans without SNAP benefits Saturday, including 16 million children, and advocates warned even a two or three week gap is severe for families.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the legal process must be followed before releasing SNAP funds after reporters asked if the administration will appeal, citing President Trump's post claiming conflicting court opinions.
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Bessent says US food aid benefits could flow by Wednesday
President Donald Trump wants to hear from the courts how to fund SNAP food aid benefits for needy Americans and payments could flow by Wednesday as ordered by a U.S. judge, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday.
Bessent signals SNAP benefits could restart Wednesday
The Trump administration is waiting to hear from the courts on funding food stamp benefits for low-income Americans during the ongoing government shutdown, and payments could restart by Nov. 5 per a court order, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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