Legally present immigrants cut from federal food aid could see relief in Maine program

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: January 15, 2026

Words: 615

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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A Maine lawmaker wants to ensure lawfully present immigrants are able to access food assistance after the federal government limited their eligibility to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The proposal, introduced by independent Rep. Bill Pluecker before the Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday, would allow lawfully present immigrants who lost access to federal food assistance under HR 1, the Trump administration’s sweeping budget bill, to receive state-funded SNAP benefits. Under the Republican-led …

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