SCR 130 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Urges USDA to revise 20 hour weekly work requirement for student participation in SNAP.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revise the 20-hour weekly work requirement for college students to qualify for SNAP benefits. It directly affects college students attending institutions of higher education who currently must meet this work requirement to receive nutritional assistance. The resolution requests that the USDA approve changes to federal rules and asks the U.S. Congress to authorize state waivers for this requirement. It does not change any laws directly but serves as a formal recommendation to federal agencies and lawmakers.
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Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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