California lawmakers and social safety advocates are preparing for the effects of the debt ceiling deal, such as the restrictions on food assistance stamps.
The California lawmakers prepared remedies for the outcome of the federal assistance restrictions
California lawmakers and social safety advocates are cramming to prepare for the effects federal debt ceiling deal, which includes new restrictions on federal assistance programs. The California lawmakers prepared remedies for the outcome of the federal assistance restrictions, such as food stamps and cash aid.
Between 2019 and 2021, poverty in California had decreased. Thanks to expanded federal assistance programs during the pandemic. About 3.9 million Californians would have been in poverty without federal assistance programs. California lawmakers must make a great plan to overcome the new restrictions set by the government to overcome the debt ceiling deal.
Anti-poverty advocates said the number of poverty families might increase due to the proposed federal assistance cuts.
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California lawmakers said new federal restriction rules could complicate California’s plans
Senator Caroline Menjivar is among the California lawmakers who introduced house bills earlier this year for food stamp benefit expansion in California.
California lawmakers said new federal restriction rules could complicate California’s plans that serve so many people.