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House clears bill asking DHS to seek USDA waiver so child‑care tax credit won’t reduce SNAP eligibility
Summary
House passed Senate Bill 64 directing the Department of Human Services to request a USDA waiver to exclude monthly advance payments of Oregon’s dependent‑care tax credit from SNAP income calculations; proponents said the change would prevent the credit from reducing food‑assistance eligibility.
SALEM, Ore. — The House approved Senate Bill 64, which directs the Oregon Department of Human Services to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to exclude monthly advance payments of the state dependent‑care tax credit from calculations that determine Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility.
Representative Javidy, carrying the bill, said the credit helps…
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