The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memo to state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) agencies on October 10, 2025, stating “if the current lapse in appropriations continues, there will be insufficient funds to pay full November SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million individuals across the Nation.” This situation results from the lapse... The post EPIC Explainer: Food Stamps During a Shutdown appeared first on EPIC for America.| EPIC for America
Why Does the Government “Shut Down”? If Congress and the President are unable to agree on new appropriations bills before the start of the new fiscal year (or prior to the expiration of a continuing resolution), a “government shutdown” can occur. A “shutdown” can be partial if only some of the appropriations bills are not...| EPIC for America
Both the House and Senate have made progress on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bills. The Senate is proposing to increase spending by about $50 billion above the current FY 2025 levels and the House’s proposed FY 2026 bills.| EPIC for America
