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USDA Cracks Down on SNAP Application Processing Times
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a set of steps that it will take to bring states into compliance with timeliness requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application processing. USDA issued a letter to state agencies demanding that they take immediate action to address delays in processing applications and recertification. 33 state agencies are out of compliance with timeliness requirements for… (McClurg, April 3, 2025) #Nutrition, #Program Integrity
Committee Examines Employer-Sponsored Coverage; Republicans Push Trump-Era AHP Reforms
The House Education and Workforce, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee convened a hearing focused on expanding access and affordability in employer-sponsored health care. With rising health care costs, lawmakers debated policies aimed at reducing costs, increasing flexibility, and ensuring access to health insurance for employees. Opening Statements: Chair Rick Allen (R-GA) (opening statement) discussed the challenges businesses, particularly small employers,… (Eisen, April 2, 2025) #Association Health Plans
Senate Democrats Inquire About Rumored TEFAP Cancellations
25 Democratic and Independent Senators, led by Ranking Member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), sent a letter to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) inquiring about reports that previously approved funding in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) was cancelled.TEFAP provides assistance to food banks and other emergency food providers by helping purchase food deliveries. The senators… (McClurg, March 28, 2025) #Nutrition