Both the House and Senate passed farm support bills in June, and the House version requires adults 18-59 years old to either work or train 20 hours per week in order to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the provision would cut SNAP enrollment by 1 million and save up to $20 billion over 10 years.
“When the House and Senate meet on the very important Farm Bill – we love our farmers – hopefully they will be able to leave the WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD STAMPS PROVISION that the House approved. Senate should go to 51 votes!” President Trump tweeted.
Senate Republicans require 60 votes to pass the bill, and it is unlikely Democrats will support work requirements.
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