Date: June 28, 2018
Subject: Reducing Fraud and Strengthening Work Requirements to Receive Government Assistance
Description: Motion to table (kill) the Kennedy (R-LA) amendment to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (i.e., farm bill) which helps encourage self-sufficiency by making reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Some of these reforms to the food stamp program include updating photo identification requirements and strengthening work and job training requirements for single, work-ready adults without children. ACU supports strengthening work and job training requirements for welfare, which encourages self- sufficiency and reduces intergenerational poverty.
Result: Motion to Table Agreed to, 68-30
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