Debate over SNAP work requirement heats up

Debate over SNAP work requirement heats up

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - A partisan debate is heating up in Congress over whether to impose stricter work requirements on adults who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP. Republicans argue the food assistance program is in need of reform and say tightening work rules for able-bodied adults without dependents will save taxpayer dollars and encourage self-sufficiency.  Democrats, however, warn the proposed ch…

Rep. Mike Kennedy: Able-bodied Americans must work for SNAP benefits

Representative Mike Kennedy (R-UT) says his Let’s Get To Work Act would mandate able-bodied SNAP recipients work a certain number of hours to obtain benefits. Rep. Kennedy says soda, candy bars, and other ultraprocessed foods should not be SNAP eligible.

La. lawmakers consider banning purchases with SNAP benefits

Louisiana could become the next state to prevent low-income residents from using SNAP benefits to buy soft drinks. Senate Bill 14, sponsored by Sen.

Food stamp ban on soda, candy proposed by GOP lawmakers

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217 Today: There’s a growing call to restrict junk food purchases by SNAP users, but experts say it’s complex - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Newsroom - In today's deep dive, we'll learn about proposed bills introduced this year in Congress that seek to restrict what SNAP recipients can buy. The post 217 Today: There’s a growing call to restrict junk food purchases by SNAP users, but experts say it’s complex appeared first on IPM Newsroom.

Richard Ramos (MoDem) tabled a bill to ban the use of this oil drive, which has long been exploited by the food industry.