CBS News reported that anti-hunger advocates are criticizing a proposed change to the rules of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. The outlet said the advocates are blasting the proposal, which the report's summary says could cut off "more than 6 million people" from access to federal food aid.
The headline of the CBS News report says critics argue that the proposal would increase food insecurity, meaning limited or uncertain access to adequate food. The report's summary identifies the critics only as anti-hunger advocates and does not name specific organizations or individuals.
According to CBS News, the potential effect of the proposal is the loss of federal food aid for more than 6 million people. The summary does not say how that estimate was calculated, who produced it, or over what period it would apply.
The available summary does not state whether the proposal has been finalized, which specific eligibility criteria it would change, or whether federal officials have responded to the criticism. Those details were not included in the headline or summary of the report.
This account rests on a single source, the CBS News report, and it does not draw on reporting from other outlets. Readers seeking the full text of the proposal or the complete range of criticism should consult the original report.
Sources: CBS News: SNAP proposal would increase food insecurity, critics say.