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April 19, 2022 | Report/Brief | Darrel Thompson

No More Double Punishments: Lifting the Ban on SNAP and TANF for People with Prior Felony Drug Convictions

In many states, people with drug-related felony convictions are banned from SNAP and TANF. This impedes successful reentry.

March 13, 2020 | Testimony/Comments | Darrel Thompson

CLASP Comments on HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Proposed Rule

CLASP wrote comments on HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing proposed rule.

December 3, 2019 | Fact Sheet | Darrel Thompson

SNAP and Students: Food Assistance Can Support College Success

With unmet financial need increasing, SNAP is critical to address student hunger at colleges. Food insecurity is a threat to health, wellbeing, and success.

September 20, 2019 | Testimony/Comments | Parker Gilkesson

NPRM – Revision of Categorical Eligibility in SNAP RIN 0584-AE62

CLASP comments opposing the proposed rule to eliminate broad-based categorical eligibility for SNAP.

February 5, 2019 | Report/Brief | Darrel Thompson

Drug Testing and Public Assistance

Thirteen states have adopted policies making drug testing an eligibility condition for TANF. These policies waste money, with operating costs far exceeding money saved from denying benefits, as well as harm families.

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