Republicans in the House and Senate, including New York’s seven Republican members of Congress, passed a budget bill that cut health care, food assistance, and other critical programs that New Yorkers rely on. President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4, 2025.
The ongoing, Republican-led federal government shutdown means nearly 3 million New Yorkers could lose access to SNAP food assistance starting November 1 – with loss of heat assistance and other vital services to follow in the coming days and weeks. Impacts of the GOP shutdown are also due to send health insurance premiums skyrocketing for New Yorkers across the state.
If you are a New York State resident who uses SNAP, you will be notified by November 1 of any official updates regarding the status of your November benefits. Learn how the federal shutdown could impact your SNAP benefits in November.
Millions of New Yorkers will be impacted by these cuts. Below are just several of the most notable impacts that these cuts will have on our communities and residents.