Proposal would require citizenship checks for Georgia families to access food aid

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 1,011

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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State House lawmakers approved new requirements for families applying for food assistance in what was one of the final votes on a key legislative deadline day, with the proposal passing after midnight Saturday.

However, advocates have pushed back on the legislation, arguing that the changes would not adequately address errors within the system and urging lawmakers to instead increase funding for the department that oversees the program.

House Bill 947, sponsored by Dallas …

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