SALEM, Ore. — As of this month, new federal work requirements are in effect across Oregon for adults to be eligible for food stamps , the Oregon Department of Human Services said Thursday.

According to the agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture ended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work-rule waivers in November, so Oregon needed to begin applying work requirements on Dec. 1, expanding from six counties to all areas of the state.

The change is estimated to impact some 37,000 people in Oregon, a number that is expected to increase over time.

In July , Republicans in Congress passed the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." It was a reconciliation bill, allowing them to enact certain budget-related policies with a bare majority in both chambers — no need to overcome a Se

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