Early on Thursday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on a 215–214 vote, moving forward a budget reconciliation package that would repeal Section 28 of the Food and Nutrition Act—the National Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program—and eliminate SNAP Nutrition Education (SNAP-Ed).
This action would dismantle the country’s largest network of evidence-based initiatives helping millions of SNAP participants make healthier, cost-effective food choices and be more physically active.
SNAP-Ed is about more than nutrition. It supports American agriculture by connecting families with U.S.-grown foods and local producers, benefiting families and strengthening rural economies while encouraging responsible food choices. At a time when we should be expanding opportunities for health and wellness, eliminating SNAP-Ed would be a major step backward with profound negative effects on millions of eligible individuals and families.
Next Steps: The Senate
Focus now shifts to the U.S. Senate, where leaders have signaled plans to make far smaller cuts to SNAP—$1 billion compared to the House’s $294 billion. However, Senate negotiations are ongoing, and your voice is urgently needed to protect SNAP and SNAP-Ed from cuts.
Take Action Today
ASNNA urges all members to contact their U.S. Senators and express opposition to SNAP cuts and support for preserving SNAP-Ed. We’ve prepared easy-to-use advocacy tools and messaging to help you take action:
ASNNA Advocacy Resources: https://asnna.us.org/support-snap-ed-resources/
Please share this link with your networks and encourage partners and community members to speak out as well. We also encourage you to brief your organization and agency leadership including your State’s Governor so they are aware of the impact of the cut to SNAP-Ed.
We understand that each organization and individual will respond as they are able. With that in mind, these messages can be tailored as needed to share through your professional or personal networks.
Please know that your advocacy and/or education can make a difference at this critical moment.
Thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to protecting SNAP-Ed and the families it serves.