New federal law threatens food access for Minnesotans
In 2025, about 440,000 Minnesotans each month across all parts of the state relied on SNAP to afford groceries and stay nourished.
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (P.L. 119-21 or H.R. 1) passed on July 3 and signed July 4, 2025 cuts more than $186 billion from SNAP over 10 years, putting food security and state stability at risk. This law reduces food security for seniors, working families, and children across Minnesota. It takes money away from our state, increases red tape and limits local control, while cutting benefits people count on to get by.
Cost shifting to Minnesota
H.R. 1 pushes massive costs onto our state and counties.
Preliminary estimates suggest Minnesota taxpayers will be forced to pay at least $97 million more each year to cover federal cuts to SNAP benefits. Breaking the promise of a national, guaranteed nutrition lifeline for families with low income.
$39 million per year cut to administrative support
H.R. 1 reduces reimbursement for administering SNAP by 25 percent. The state and counties will receive significantly less money to do the same work.
New barriers for Minnesotans who need help
H.R. 1 makes it harder for people to get and keep food assistance.
Almost 18,000 Minnesota adults currently in SNAP will face new work requirements
H.R. 1 expands work requirements to adults under age 65 (up from under age 55) and families with children older than 13 (down from 18 years old). It also expands the work requirements for veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and youth aging out of foster care. If they don’t meet the new requirements, their benefits could end after just three months.
Minnesota loses flexibility to protect people in need
H.R. 1 limits Minnesota’s ability to use waivers in areas with insufficient jobs, which support individuals facing employment barriers and difficult economic conditions. Roughly a third of people newly subject to work requirements are expected to eventually lose benefits.
Less help when Minnesotans need it the most
SNAP access narrowed for immigrants
H.R. 1 further restricts SNAP eligibility for legal non-citizens, rendering about 9,000 Minnesota refugees and asylees ineligible for federal SNAP benefits.
SNAP-Ed is eliminated
The law eliminates funding for SNAP-Ed, the nutrition education program administered by the University of Minnesota Extension and Tribal partners, cutting off vital programs that teach participants how to shop, cook and eat healthy.
About the numbers
The caseload and fiscal estimates in this document are preliminary, but reflect the most recent guidance. They are based on recent Minnesota SNAP data and projected spending levels. Actual impacts may be higher or lower over time.