Elizabeth Ananat, Anna Gassman-Pines, and Olivia Howard warn that work requirements, such as those Congress is currently considering adding or expanding in means-tested programs, penalize low-income workers and families.| Brookings
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed an omnibus appropriations bill into law that funded the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025. It has been informally referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” or “OBBBA.” This legislation passed through Congress using the reconciliation process and included several legislative components that are usually included in the Farm Bill. Specifically, the OBBBA amended several provisions related to the Supplemental Nutrition ...| National Agricultural Law Center
As President Donald Trump begins his second term, he and his administration will be exploring ways to improve government efficiency and economic outcomes for low-income Americans. One such policy—a 2019 regulation governing states’ use of waivers to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) work requirement—does just that. Although the regulation was never implemented after being […]| American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Last week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released their budget reconciliation language, proposing the largest cut to SNAP in the history of the program.| Iowa Hunger Coalition
Last week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released their budget reconciliation language, proposing the largest cut to SNAP in the history of the program. Now is a critical time to contact your Senators and urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget reconciliation bill and the incredibly harmful cuts to … Continue reading "U.S. Senate Reconciliation Bill Would be Devastating for People Facing Hunger and Food Insecurity"| Iowa Hunger Coalition
Here's what journalists need to know to bolster their reporting on potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.| The Journalist's Resource
Exempting Kentuckians from complex work reporting rules related to food assistance would help alleviate hunger.| Kentucky Center for Economic Policy
Proponents claim that adding more work requirements for programs like food stamps (SNAP) and Medicaid will lead to higher levels of employment among low-income adults. But EPI’s research shows that this will not address the underlying challenges these adults face in seeking employment. Such requirements will only curb access to food and health care for many benefit recipients.| Economic Policy Institute
While you might feel helpless in the face of major macroeconomic challenges, you can still take important steps to boost your employability and stay afloat.| Bankrate
A six-month wait for unemployment insurance. A paperwork nightmare over an insurance reimbursement. Drug tests for cash benefits. Why is there so much red tape in American life?| The Atlantic
Am I eligible for SNAP?Your household must meet certain requirements to be eligible for SNAP and receive benefits. If your state agency determines that you are eligible to receive SNAP benefits, you will receive benefits back to the date you submitted your application.| www.fns.usda.gov