25 States Sue USDA to Keep Food Stamp Benefits From Stopping

Key Takeaways

25 states are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prevent food stamp benefits from disappearing

Up to 42 million Americans could lose access to SNAP aid by Nov. 1

The lawsuit argues the USDA has $6 billion in reserve it can legally use

WEDNESDAY, Oct 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As the federal government shutdown threatens to stop funding for food aid programs, Democratic leaders from 25 states have filed a lawsuit seeking to continue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Massachusetts federal court, argues that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has both the funding and the legal obligation to keep food aid flowing, even during a shutdown.

Without any action, up to 42 million Americans could lose access t