WASHINGTON _ In a nod to conservatives who want stricter proposed work requirements for the food stamp program, the House Agriculture Committee chairman said Wednesday that he's working to put time limits on how long food stamp recipients can participate in job training activities required for the assistance.
The amendment would close a potential loophole in the House farm bill that could allow participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, to "hop between training assignments," rather than pursue employment, said Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas.
The proposed amendment could be offered as early as Thursday as House Republicans aim for a vote on the legislation by the end of the week.
