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By Renato Rocha and Elizabeth Lower-Basch
The proposed SNAP E&T regulation largely implements provisions that were included in the bipartisan 2018 Farm Bill. In light of the current health and economic crisis, we urge FNS to immediately issue guidance allowing states to begin implementing subsidized employment as part of their E&T programs as soon as the health crisis permits people to safely return to work.
Clasp submitted these comments to the Federal Register on May 11, 2020 to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in opposition to proposed changes to for Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, and related forms.
CLASP submitted comments opposing Georgia’s application for its section 1115 waiver that would allow it to apply work requirements as a condition of eligibility for Medicaid. The proposal would also limit its expansion of Medicaid and require individuals with incomes as low as 51 percent of the FPL to pay premiums.
CLASP submitted the following comments in opposition to the Social Security Administration’s proposal to increase the frequency with which people who have been determined eligible for disability benefits must submit paperwork to prove their continuing disability.
CLASP comments opposing the proposed rule to eliminate broad-based categorical eligibility for SNAP.
CLASP submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Labor on its proposed rule to broaden the category of occupations required to drug test for Unemployment Insurance.
Elizabeth Lower-Bash submitted these comments to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding "public charge" policies that would severely undercut immigrants and their families.
CLASP's comments to the USDA Office of Employment and Training provide recommendations for better tracking employment outcomes of SNAP Employment & Training participants.
CLASP's comments to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service explain the critical role of SNAP in supporting low-income people's wellbeing as well as their college completion.