Senator Tuberville Advocates for Revised SNAP Funding Formula Amid Budget Concerns
WASHINGTON — Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) is urging Senate Republicans to reconsider funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As he campaigns for Alabama’s governorship, Tuberville expresses concerns that shifting food aid costs to states could adversely affect Alabama and similar states.
Current House proposals could impose up to $258 million in SNAP costs on Alabama by 2028, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Under this plan, all states would contribute at least 5% of SNAP benefits, potentially escalating to 15% for Alabama, which has a 7% payment error rate. Additionally, the legislation proposes raising state administrative costs from 50% to 75%, costing Alabama an estimated $35 million annually.
Senator Tuberville indicates that discussions regarding a new Senate plan suggest a “different formula” that could be more beneficial for Alabama, although he withheld specific details prior to its public release. The Senate Agriculture Committee, which Tuberville serves on, is set to unveil its version of the reconciliation bill soon.
In Montgomery, David Bronner, CEO of Retirement Systems of Alabama, warned that adopting the House plan could lead to dire financial consequences for the state. He emphasized that Alabama currently bears no cost for SNAP, highlighting the potential economic implications of federal budget cuts.
Further complicating the situation, numerous organizations in Alabama have mobilized, urging Governor Kay Ivey and state legislators to oppose the SNAP funding shifts, citing risks to local economies and job losses in the retail sector.
As more than 750,000 Alabamians rely on SNAP benefits, the proposed adjustments have stirred significant debate and concern among state officials and organizations about the potential impact on community welfare.
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