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No Hungry Heroes Act aims to protect veterans from SNAP cuts, senators say
Senate Human Services Committee · April 6, 2026
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Summary
SB 1201 would allow the state to seek federal waivers and ensure county referrals to veteran service officers to protect veterans from recent SNAP time‑limit changes; proponents argued veterans face unique barriers to employment and enrollment and urged waivers for vulnerable groups.
Senator McBurney presented SB 1201, the No Hungry Heroes Act, describing federal changes in HR 1 that created new time limits and work reporting requirements that disproportionately affect veterans. Testimony from county veterans service…
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