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New federal SNAP rules are tightening work requirements for able-bodied adults aged 18-64, raising concerns about benefit eligibility and support for vulnerable populations.

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Agency official: Federal SNAP work rules now cover ages 18–64; exemptions narrowed
An agency official said recent federal changes expand SNAP work requirements to ages 18–64, remove some exemptions (including for veterans and youth aging out of foster care), and broaden acceptable activities to include volunteer work, training and education. Local staff warned the requirement is substantial and could risk benefit loss without supports.
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August 29, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Tompkins County is taking a stand against federal cost shifts for SNAP, urging Congress for a two-year delay—what could it mean for local families?

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Tompkins County Legislature urges Congress to delay SNAP cost shifts; asks state to hold counties harmless
The Legislature unanimously passed a resolution asking Congress to delay by two years administrative and benefit cost shifts to SNAP enacted under HR1 and asking New York State to absorb costs if the federal government does not delay the changes.
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August 21, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Tompkins County just voted unanimously to pause federal changes to SNAP funding that could cost New York State over a billion dollars annually!

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Legislature urges two‑year delay to federal SNAP cost shifts under HR1, asks state to hold counties harmless
By unanimous vote, Tompkins County asked Congress for a two‑year delay to HR1 changes that shift SNAP administrative and some benefit costs to states or counties and urged New York State to hold counties harmless if the federal government does not act.
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August 19, 2026 at 9:37 AM