Johnson claims SNAP contingency funds ‘not legally available’ 

Oct 28, 2025 - 04:00
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Johnson claims SNAP contingency funds ‘not legally available’ 
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Monday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) contingency funds are not “legally available” to cover benefits during the shutdown. At a press conference, Johnson cited a legal analysis from the Trump administration that argued the emergency funds cannot be used to cover the lapse in funding set to take effect…