A buried provision in the “big beautiful bill” effectively penalizes single parents who receive SNAP, or food stamps, as compared to households headed by married couples.
The provision is part of new stricter SNAP work requirements included in the bill, which are the first of their kind.
Advocates for the disadvantaged say these proposed changes to the program will result in millions of Americans losing vital assistance.
The caveat is that the work hours can be made up with approved volunteer hours - not that unpaid labor is much consolation for those who are unable to work or must have limited hours for their health.
Likely, they cruelty is the point. My heart goes out to you.