Fact vs. Fiction: Claim That Big Beautiful Bill Makes 8-Year-Olds Ineligible for Food Aid

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Claim via Social Media

Viral social media posts claim that the “Big Beautiful Bill” would make 8-year-old children ineligible for food assistance programs like SNAP.

Explanation

According to Lead Stories, there is nothing in the bill that removes eligibility for food assistance from children. The bill proposes changes to work requirements for some adults receiving food aid—not for children.

The misleading claim appears to conflate proposed work rule changes for parents with direct changes to benefits for their children. Under current law and the proposed legislation, children—regardless of age—remain eligible for food assistance.

Conclusion

Fact or Fiction? Fiction. The bill does not affect food aid eligibility for 8-year-olds; it targets adult work requirement rules.

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Lead Stories: Fact Check – Big Beautiful Bill Would NOT Take Food Benefit from 8-Year-Olds
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Last Updated on June 22, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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