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Nov 6, 2026
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CRS updates primer on SNAP eligibility and benefits
The Congressional Research Service report explains SNAP’s financial and nonfinancial eligibility rules, how monthly benefits are calculated and used, and how the program is administered. It reports that 42.4 million people participated monthly in FY2025, when average benefits were $188.30 per person and federal spending totaled $102.6 billion.
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The report provides current eligibility, benefit, participation, and spending information for professionals following SNAP.
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Library of CongressCongressional Research Service
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Agriculture and foodSocial welfare