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States Restart SNAP with New Work Requirements Post-Shutdown

11/17/2025

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States resume food assistance after the government shutdown, adopting SNAP restrictions tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requires able-bodied adults under 65 to prove 80 hours of work monthly.
Exemptions have narrowed for parents, veterans, and refugees, while lawful permanent residents face a five-year waiting period.
States must administer SNAP accurately or risk losing funding, with penalties if the error rate exceeds 6%.

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Story summary

States resume food assistance after the government shutdown, adopting SNAP restrictions tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requires able-bodied adults under 65 to prove 80 hours of work monthly.
Exemptions have narrowed for parents, veterans, and refugees, while lawful permanent residents face a five-year waiting period.
States must administer SNAP accurately or risk losing funding, with penalties if the error rate exceeds 6%.