H.R. 7567 · 119th Congress
Farm Bill 2.0

News · June 30, 2026

Boozman Signals Openness to Delaying State SNAP Cost-Share Rules

Senate Ag Chairman Boozman signaled openness to delaying SNAP cost-share requirements from the OBBBA. Only 9 states met the 6% error rate threshold.

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TL;DR: Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman signaled on June 26, 2026, that he is open to giving states relief from SNAP cost-share requirements enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Only 9 states met the 6% payment error rate threshold needed to avoid the cost-share trigger. The national average error rate is 10.62%.

Key takeaway

Boozman is in active talks with Klobuchar, the administration, and leadership to potentially delay the SNAP cost-share trigger that only 9 states currently meet.

What happened

Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.) signaled openness to providing states relief from the SNAP cost-share requirements enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), according to Agri-Pulse reporting dated June 26, 2026.

Under the OBBBA, states must hit a 6% payment error rate to avoid being required to share in the cost of SNAP benefits. As of late June, only 9 states have achieved compliance with that threshold. The national average payment error rate is 10.62%, well above the line.

Boozman confirmed he is in active talks with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), the administration, and Senate leadership about a resolution. "We're talking about seeing if we can remedy that...to see if we can come to some sort of resolution that will take some of the pressure off as [the states] figure this out," Boozman said.

The signal comes shortly after Boozman released the Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft, the Agricultural Act of 2026, on June 23, 2026. You can track where that draft stands on our Senate status page and review the broader package in the full bill summary.

What it means

A delay or adjustment to the SNAP cost-share trigger would ease near-term budget pressure on states that are far from the 6% error rate target. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) estimates roughly $9 billion in state penalties if the requirement is fully enforced.

Here is who is affected:

  • States out of compliance: All but 9 states currently exceed the 6% threshold, meaning the large majority face potential cost-share liability.
  • SNAP recipients: State budget pressure can influence how states administer benefits, though the cost-share rule targets state agencies, not direct eligibility.
  • Senate negotiators: A concession on this point could unlock broader bipartisan talks on the nutrition title.

The payment error rate measures the share of SNAP benefits issued in incorrect amounts, both overpayments and underpayments. It is a measure of administrative accuracy, not fraud. For more terms used in the nutrition title, see our glossary, and for how the new draft compares to current law, see what's new vs. 2018.

What's next

As of June 30, 2026, no formal legislative text delaying the cost-share requirement has been released. Boozman described the talks as ongoing, so any change would likely surface through an amendment or a negotiated provision in the broader Farm Bill 2.0 package.

The willingness to revisit the cost-share trigger is a notable signal on one of the central tensions between Senate Republicans and Democrats. A resolution here could help move bipartisan negotiations forward, especially with more than 60 agriculture organizations having endorsed the discussion draft as of June 26.

Readers can follow committee action on our vote tracker and watch how the negotiation develops on the timeline and status page.

Frequently asked questions

What are the SNAP cost-share requirements in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) created a requirement that states share in the cost of SNAP benefits unless they meet a 6% payment error rate threshold. The payment error rate measures the share of benefits issued in incorrect amounts. States above 6% can be required to cover part of the benefit cost, which Boozman is now signaling openness to delaying.

How many states meet the 6% SNAP error rate threshold?

Only 9 states have achieved compliance with the 6% payment error rate threshold required to avoid the SNAP cost-share trigger, according to Agri-Pulse reporting dated June 26, 2026. The national average payment error rate is 10.62%, well above the 6% line, meaning the large majority of states currently fall short of the standard.

How much could states owe under the SNAP cost-share rule?

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) estimates roughly $9 billion in state penalties if the SNAP cost-share requirement is fully enforced. That figure reflects the cost states could face for being above the 6% payment error rate threshold. Boozman's openness to a delay is aimed at easing this near-term pressure while states work toward compliance.

Is the SNAP cost-share requirement being delayed?

Not yet. As of June 30, 2026, Chairman Boozman has only signaled openness to delaying the SNAP cost-share requirement and confirmed he is in active talks with Senator Klobuchar, the administration, and Senate leadership. No formal legislative text delaying the requirement has been released. Any change would likely come through an amendment or a negotiated Farm Bill 2.0 provision.

What is the payment error rate in SNAP?

The payment error rate measures the share of SNAP benefits issued in incorrect amounts, including both overpayments and underpayments. It reflects administrative accuracy, not fraud. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, states must keep this rate at or below 6% to avoid the cost-share trigger. The current national average is 10.62%.

What is the Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft?

The Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft is the Agricultural Act of 2026, released by Chairman Boozman on June 23, 2026. It serves as the broader legislative context for the SNAP cost-share negotiations. As of June 26, 2026, more than 60 agriculture organizations had endorsed the draft, adding pressure to advance the bill through the Senate Agriculture Committee.

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