Overview

• House Republicans propose redefining a SNAP-dependent child as under 7 years old, down from under 18, significantly narrowing eligibility.
• The bill raises the work requirement age for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) from 54 to 64 years old.
• A marriage-based exemption would waive work requirements for married adults with children over 7 if they live with a compliant spouse.
• Critics warn the proposal, part of a $4.5 trillion GOP tax cut plan, could strip assistance from millions of low-income families facing employment barriers.
• Policy analysts link the proposal to broader efforts to weaken child labor protections, raising concerns about potential exploitation.