Democrat-backed bill would end time limit for SNAP benefits
A day after the White House called for the elimination of barriers to food assistance, nearly three dozen House Democrats filed a bill to end the three-month limit on SNAP benefits for so-called ABAWDs, able-bodied adults ages 18-49 without dependents. "Research finds that relinquishing access to SNAP benefits only forces people into hunger, not job security," said Rep. Barbara Lee of California, a lead sponsor of the legislation.