New Trump Rule Could Eliminate Food Stamps for Almost 200,000 Californians [calmatters.org]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 12/5/198:19 AM

By Manuela Tobias, Cal Matters, December 4, 2019

The Trump administration finalized a rule Wednesday that will cut off food stamps to roughly 688,000 American adults by requiring states to enforce work requirements.

The U.S. Agriculture Department said the move will save about $5.5 billion over five years. The rule takes effect in April 2020.

“This is about restoring the original intent of food stamps,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on a call to reporters. “Moving more able-bodied Americans to self-sufficiency.”

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