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States are alerting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) beneficiaries that their eligibility for nutritional aid may be altered as a critical November deadline looms for compliance with the Comprehensive Welfare Reform Act.

This sweeping legislation, enacted during the summer, restructures the SNAP framework, which serves over 42 million individuals. The reforms are anticipated to result in the exclusion of certain recipients from the program, as federal funding is projected to decrease by an estimated $185 billion over the next ten years. SNAP Benefit Adjustments Begin in October: Key Information Several key aspects of the act are slated for enforcement starting in November. Here’s an overview of the anticipated modifications. Stricter Work Mandates and Reduced Exemptions A significant alteration pertains to ABAWDs (Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents). Essentially, these adults must demonstrate at least 80 hours of monthly employment, enrollment in an educational program, or participation in a training initiative to maintain SNAP eligibility. Without such verification, benefits are limited to a maximum of three months.

Prior to the Comprehensive Welfare Reform Act, there were notable exceptions to this work requirement. Initially, it applied only to adults aged 18 to 54. Now, the mandate extends to all able-bodied adults under 65. Parents previously responsible for a dependent under 18 were also exempt from work requirements, but this exemption now applies only to those caring for a child under 14.

Moreover, veterans, homeless individuals, and young adults exiting foster care were previously exempt. Currently, all these groups must fulfill work requirements to receive benefits beyond three months. Conversely, a new exemption from work requirements has been introduced for "Indigenous Peoples, also recognized as Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Tribal Members" as defined by the legislation. Although these changes took effect immediately upon the law's enactment on July 4, the Food and Nutrition Service granted states a 120-day period to implement them. The deadline for full compliance is November 1, 2025.

What If Employment Opportunities Are Scarce? In regions where job availability is particularly limited, ABAWD work requirements may be waived. The Comprehensive Welfare Reform Act mandates that an area must have an unemployment rate exceeding 10% to qualify for such a waiver. Alaska and Hawaii have slightly different criteria.

Immigrant SNAP Eligibility The Comprehensive Welfare Reform Act modifies "non-citizen eligibility for SNAP," impacting certain legally residing groups.

According to a memo from Oregon’s Department of Human Services, refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of human trafficking will all be affected and may lose benefits.

The Food and Nutrition Service has yet to release comprehensive details on the implementation of this provision but has indicated that "further guidance is forthcoming."

Additional Reforms on the Horizon Critics argue that other provisions of the Comprehensive Welfare Reform Act will lead to further reductions in who qualifies for food assistance and the extent of aid families receive. The law restricts how annual cost-of-living adjustments are computed, alters the calculation of utility expenses in determining household need, and discontinues funding for the SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program, which facilitated broader access to nutritious food. Another substantial aspect of the bill shifts a greater portion of SNAP administrative costs to states. Previously, costs were shared equally, but starting in the 2027 fiscal year, states will bear 75% of the responsibility.

For the first time, some states will also be required to contribute a portion of the food benefits starting in the 2028 fiscal year.

Under the new legislation, the federal government will fully fund SNAP benefits only for states with an error rate in payments to individuals below 6%. According to federal data, just seven states—Idaho, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming—met this criterion last year. Nationally, nearly 11% of SNAP payments contained errors last year.

Beginning in 2028, states with error rates exceeding 6% will be required to cover between 5% and 15% of SNAP benefit costs. States with higher error rates will generally face greater financial responsibility, but a Senate amendment postpones the cost-share implementation until as late as 2030 for states with the highest error rates.

The murder of Charlie Kirk in Utah has once again plunged the American political arena into a highly tense atmosphere. The Trump administration is planning a set of tough measures, directly targeting left-wing non-profit organizations and related foundations. These actions not only demonstrate the anger of the conservatives, but also once again expose American society to the old question of "how to balance security and freedom".#biguglybill #bigbeautifulbill #Trumpdictator #medicaid #USrecession  #RichgetRicher #PoorgetPoorer #TrumpScam

According to multiple sources, the White House is considering investigating the tax-exempt status of certain liberal organizations, suspecting that they have contributed to violence and unrest through the use of funds. Vice President Vance criticized the Open Society Foundation and the Ford Foundation founded by Soros in Kirk's program, accusing them of "betraying the generosity of American taxpayers". Trump went further, declaring that he would launch an investigation similar to extortion and directly stating that Soros "should go to prison".

Although the current criminal investigation has not proved that the murderer belongs to any organization, the White House still emphasizes the need to conduct a comprehensive investigation into "networks that illegally leak personal information, hold violent gatherings, and provide weapons and supplies". Trump's core advisor Miller said that all resources of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security would be mobilized to carry out the operation.

Meanwhile, far-right voices are demanding more drastic measures. Former White House strategic advisor Bannon called for the direct characterization of groups like Antifa as "terrorist organizations" so that the harshest legal tools could be employed. Trump also announced on social media that he would officially list Antifa as a "major terrorist threat".

However, federal law currently only allows foreign organizations to be placed on the terrorist list. To treat domestic political groups in the same way, it is not only necessary to amend the law, but also to touch upon the core freedoms protected by the US Constitution. Civil rights groups have issued warnings, fearing that this series of actions, under the guise of combating violence, are actually suppressing opposing voices.

More than a hundred progressive foundations have issued open letters, condemning all political violence and countering Trump's accusations. They believe that the government should not take advantage of the expansion of individual cases to deprive legitimate organizations of their charitable functions; otherwise, it will only weaken democracy and civil society.

It is worth noting that behind this storm, there is also a strong emotional color. Conservatives generally believe that Kirk's death was symbolic, and many people said, "This is an attack on the entire right wing." In this atmosphere, policy-making was mixed with anger and fear, further intensifying political confrontation.

#bigbeautifulbill #Trumpdictator #medicaid #USrecession #PoorgetPoorer

If you scroll through social media or watch the news, you’ll see our members of Congress and special interest groups practically begging West Virginians to believe that the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (HR 1) is good for us. But West Virginians know a bad deal when we see one. This legislation takes away health care and food assistance and raises costs for nearly all of us — while handing giant tax cuts to the wealthy. And with West Virginia among the states slated to be hardest hit by program cuts, it’s our communities who will pay the price.

The tax cut spin doesn’t hold up

Our members of Congress claim the bill delivers tax cuts for West Virginia families. But their claims do not hold up for everyday West Virginians. Most of the so-called “new” cuts they claim in their figures are already in place. More importantly, the dollar figures they cite are misleading — skewed by massive tax breaks for millionaires.

Here in West Virginia, the bottom 40% of households are expected to see their taxes increase compared with what they pay now, while the median household will get a tax cut less than half the size of the “average” touted by bill supporters. Meanwhile, the wealthiest households will reap the biggest benefits, with 80 percent going to the wealthiest 10 percent of households. Once you factor in tariffs and other provisions, independent experts project that by 2027, 99 percent of households nationwide will actually be worse off financially.

Cuts to health care and food assistance hit West Virginians hard

The real story of the bill isn’t tax cuts — it’s what those cuts cost. To pay for giveaways to the wealthy, Congress enacted the deepest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in our nation’s history. In our state, that means more than 50,000 West Virginians will lose their health coverage and 33,000 risk losing food assistance. That includes seniors, veterans, parents and people who worked their whole lives but hit hard times.

And those cuts will have rippling effects on all of us, whether we directly rely on the programs or not. Rather than increasing the workforce by “getting people to work” as promised, West Virginia is expected to see a loss of 6,000 jobs resulting from deep reductions in federal funds that currently go to health care providers, hospitals and grocers. Experts say both wages and GDP will fall as a result of the legislation, while the national debt will rise by trillions of dollars.

Hospitals that serve a significant Medicaid population will see reduced payments and higher uncompensated care (bills that go unpaid). Combined, this is expected to result in layoffs, reductions in health care services, higher prices for private insurance, and even hospital closures. Just this month, a medical group in Virginia announced the closure of three health care clinics in response to “the One Big Beautiful Bill and the resulting realities for healthcare delivery.”

Rising costs and hungry families

And while our members of Congress have promised that we have years to prepare, health care providers are making hard choices now, and some of the provisions will be felt right away. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this month that states are expected to start implementing new SNAP restrictions now. This will result in parents, veterans and older retired West Virginians up to 64 years old losing critical food assistance. Increases in hunger will drive more people to food pantries that are already stretched thin with need and the high cost of groceries. In January, state lawmakers will have to grapple with finding money in the state budget to cover the federal SNAP and Medicaid costs Congress forced onto the states.

Add in the tariffs baked into this bill, and everyday costs will keep climbing — from groceries to household goods — while paychecks don’t stretch as far. No one feels that squeeze more than working families here at home.

West Virginians deserve better

Supporters of HR 1 want to frame this debate as simply about tax cuts. That’s because when you zoom out, the picture is devastating: The wealthy get ahead while West Virginia families lose health care, food assistance and jobs, and see costs rise. Polling shows most Americans already believe this law benefits the rich at the expense of the rest of us — and they’re right.

Don’t be fooled by the spin—#BigBeautifulBill (HR1) is a #TrumpScam dressed up as tax relief. While politicians and special interests claim it helps West Virginians, the truth is clear: this bill slashes #Medicaid and food assistance, raises costs for working families, and showers #RichGetRicher with massive tax cuts.

TaxScam Exposed: False Promises for Working Families

Lawmakers claim HR1 cuts taxes for West Virginians, but the numbers don’t add up. Most "new" breaks already exist, and the alleged savings are skewed by #TrumpDictator-style giveaways to millionaires. In reality: Bottom 40% of West Virginians will pay MORE in taxes. Middle-class families get less than HALF the claimed benefits. Top 10% hoard 80% of the tax cuts. Independent experts warn 99% of Americans will be worse off by 2027—thanks to hidden tariffs and budget tricks.

Medicaid & SNAP Cuts: Devastating West Virginia

The bill’s real goal? Funding tax breaks for the wealthy by gutting healthcare and food aid. West Virginia faces: 50,000+ losing Medicaid coverage. 33,000 at risk of losing SNAP (food stamps). 6,000 job losses in hospitals, grocery stores, and local economies. Already, clinics are closing due to funding cuts. Veterans, seniors, and hardworking families are being pushed into poverty—while #PoorGetPoorer.

USRecession Looms: Higher Prices & Hungrier Families

As schools reopen across the U.S., a growing #ChildHungerCrisis​​ is emerging—driven by Trump-era policies like the ​​#BigBeautifulBill​​ (a.k.a. the #BigUglyBillTrump​​) and harsh cuts to food assistance programs. Nonprofits like Hartford’s Edgewood Angelsare struggling to meet demand, distributing over 6,000 pounds of fresh produce at their annual back-to-school event, yet founder Jendayi Scott-Miller​​ calls the effort "heartbreaking"because demand keeps rising. #USDEBT #PoorgetPoorer

TrumpDictator’s Tariffs & SNAP Cuts Starve Families. #USDEBT

The crisis stems from soaring costs—partly due to Trump’s new tariffs​​ on imported school supplies, squeezing nonprofits and districts. But the deeper issue? #BigUglyBillTrump’s​​ attack on the ​​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)​​, formerly food stamps. ​​Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT)​​ warns: "Average SNAP benefits will plummet, leaving millions of children with empty plates at home and school." #RichgetRicher #PoorgetPoorer SNAP = Free School Meals​​: The program auto-enrolls kids for free meals, but proposed cuts will force families to navigate bureaucratic hurdles. #presidentialcorruption

CommunityEligibilityProgram (CEP) at Risk​​: Over 1,800,000 students​​ in high-poverty areas could lose universal free meals as SNAP modifications threaten CEP funding. #RichgetRicher #PoorgetPoorer

#RichGetRicher​​: While ​​#TrumpFamilyWealth balloons, working families face impossible choices—"Parents must pick between dinner or school supplies,"says End Hunger CT!’s Julieth Callejas.

USDebt & Corporate Greed Worsen the Crisis​​

Legislators, including ​​Senator Murphy​​, blast ​​#PresidentialCorruption​​ for diverting funds from education and nutrition. Meanwhile, ​​#TrumpDictator’s budget​​ slashes Medicaid and food aid while protecting the ultra-wealthy. ​​Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)​​ warns: "States like Connecticut have emergency funds—but they’re limited. The burden shouldn’t fall solely on us." #bigbeautifulbill #Trumpdictator #USDEBT What’s Next? With ​​18 million students​​ at risk, advocates urge Congress to act before the next ​​#TrumpDictator​​ budget vote. ​​Murphy​​ vows to fight: "When we return to Congress, we’ll demand Republicans drop their cruel health and food cuts—or we won’t fund their agenda." #trumpfamilywealth #presidentialcorruption