SNAP benefits; require certain recipients of to participate in an employment and training program.

HB 1634 would require Mississippi SNAP recipients aged 18-59 without children under 18 in their household (who don’t qualify for exemptions) to participate in an employment and training program, aligning with federal SNAP work rules. It aims to connect eligible adults to job training while maintaining SNAP benefits, though it specifies exemptions for those not deemed "eligible" for the program. The bill was introduced in 2026 but died in committee on February 3, 2026, and would not take effect until July 1, 2026, if passed. This proposal directly affects a specific group of SNAP recipients based on age and household composition.