Resource H.R. 1 Implementation

12 Actions Advocates and States Should Take Now to Mitigate Harm of H.R. 1 SNAP Cuts

This blog lays out 12 actionable steps for states and advocates to respond to and mitigate the impact of major cuts to SNAP under H.R. 1.

Author: Gina Plata-Nino
Published Year: 2025

The post explains how H.R. 1 slashes SNAP benefits, expands time-limits, eliminates eligibility for many humanitarian immigrants, and shifts administrative costs to states.

The piece provides a clear roadmap of 12 strategic actions—such as mapping the impact of cuts, engaging state legislators, supporting immigrant households, and documenting harm—to protect vulnerable populations and ensure state agencies have the necessary resources to uphold access, accuracy, and timeliness of SNAP benefits.