Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes work requirements for recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Highlights:

• Specifies that in order to remain eligible for SNAP benefits, an individual must comply with the program’s work requirements (Sec. A).

• Specifies that a nonexempt individual who refuses or fails without good cause to comply with the work requirements will become disqualified for the program as follows (Sec. A):

• For the 1st occurrence of noncompliance, they will be disqualified for 3 months;

• For the 2nd occurrence, they will be disqualified for 6 months; and

• For the 3rd or any subsequent occurrence, they will be disqualified for 2 years.

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