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'No Hungry Heroes' act advances to seek CalFresh waivers and referrals for veterans

Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs · April 20, 2026

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Summary

SB 1201 would direct California to seek federal waivers to exempt vulnerable veterans from recent SNAP/CalFresh time limits and work requirements, exclude job search costs from income calculations, and require direct referrals to county veterans service officers; supporters said it would protect veterans at risk of food insecurity.

Senator McNerney presented SB 1201, the "No Hungry Heroes" Act, explaining the bill would protect vulnerable veterans affected by recent federal SNAP (CalFresh) changes and create stronger links between CalFresh applicants and county veterans service officers.

David West of the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers testified the bill would seek federal waivers to…

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