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The Trump administration plans to stop food stamps after three months for able-bodied adults without dependents who do not work, volunteer, or get job training for at least 20 hours a week, and make it harder for states to waive this requirement.

Nearly 700,000 SNAP Recipients Could Lose Benefits Under New Trump Rule

By: Pam Fessler | Rachel Treisman | NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The Trump administration has finalized a rule to limit food stamp benefits for single able-bodied adults who can’t show that they work more than 20 hours a week, though legal challenges are possible.