GOP Proposes Stricter Food Stamp Work Requirements, Sparking Backlash

A Republican bill aims to expand work requirements for SNAP recipients, including veterans and older adults, drawing criticism for its impact on vulnerable groups.

• The proposed America Works Act would expand work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, removing exceptions for veterans, young adults aging out of foster care, and adults aged 55 to 65.
• Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) defended the bill on Fox Business, stating able-bodied individuals must 'contribute' and criticizing perceived misuse of taxpayer funds.
• Fallon’s remarks, including comments about 'getting off the couch' and 'stopping the Cheetos,' sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many accusing him of insensitivity and cruelty.
• The bill is part of broader Republican efforts to address federal deficits and fund priorities like tax cuts and border security, though critics argue it unfairly targets vulnerable populations.
• The proposal follows earlier 2023 compromises that had introduced exceptions for certain groups in SNAP work requirements, which this bill would now reverse.

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