US proposes limiting SNAP categorical eligibility to TANF cash assistance

The USDA proposes regulatory changes to restrict SNAP categorical eligibility, limiting it to households receiving TANF cash assistance rather than non-cash benefits. This would reduce the number of households automatically eligible for SNAP, potentially affecting food assistance access. The proposal is part of ongoing policy debates over welfare program integrity and could face legal and political challenges.

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