Bills · HR 1452
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1452Employment and training programsState and local government operations
Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 21· LAST ACTION MAR 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it significantly changes the rules for receiving federal assistance programs that millions of Americans rely on for basic needs and healthcare. If this bill becomes law, many adults who currently receive SNAP or Medicaid without work requirements would suddenly need to work, perform community service, or participate in job training for 80 hours a month, potentially leading to a loss of essential benefits if they cannot meet these requirements. This could impact food security and access to healthcare for vulnerable populations.
Conversely, the bill also removes a time limit for able-bodied adults without dependents on SNAP, which could ease access for that specific group. The overall effect would be a shift towards a more work-focused approach for public assistance, changing the balance between providing a safety net and encouraging workforce participation. This could lead to debates about individual responsibility versus government support, the administrative burden on states, and the well-being of those who struggle to meet new requirements.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Changes SNAP age exemptions, requiring individuals aged 18-60 to meet work requirements to receive food assistance.
This means a large group of adults who were previously exempt based on age will now need to work to receive SNAP benefits.
PROVISION 02
Removes SNAP exemptions for individuals in drug/alcohol treatment programs and those receiving unemployment benefits.
These groups would now be required to meet work requirements for SNAP, potentially reducing their access to food assistance during recovery or job searching.
PROVISION 03
Eliminates the federal 3-month time limit for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) in the SNAP program.
This would remove a significant restriction on how long many ABAWDs can receive SNAP benefits without meeting work requirements, contrasting with other stricter provisions in the bill.
PROVISION 04
Establishes an 80-hour-per-month work requirement for many Medicaid recipients aged 19-59.
Many adults would need to demonstrate work, community service, or work program participation to maintain their Medicaid health coverage.
PROVISION 05
Gives states the option to disenroll Medicaid recipients who do not meet the new work requirements, leading to loss of federal funding for those individuals.
This provision grants states the authority to remove individuals from Medicaid coverage if they fail to comply with the new work rules.
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3 EVENTSMAR 20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
FEB 21
Introduced in House
FEB 21
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1452
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
Last actionMar 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025
House BillHR 1452Employment and training programsState and local government operations
Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 20, 2025
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