US EditionOngoing shutdown set to impact federal assistance programs
House Bill 502 would use about 10% of Ohio’s $3.9 billion rainy day fund to maintain SNAP, WIC, and TANF benefits amid a federal shutdown threatening assistance to 1.5 million residents.
- On Thursday, Ohio lawmakers introduced House Bill 502 to let the state temporarily use Ohio's rainy day fund to backfill shortfalls in SNAP, WIC and TANF.
- Since Oct. 1 the federal government has been in a shutdown, and if Congress does not act, federal assistance could end after Oct. 31 with funds expected to run out by Nov. 1.
- State officials estimate a nearly $350 million monthly shortfall, with more than 800,000 residents relying on SNAP and nearly 165,000 women and children depending on WIC in Ohio.
- Federal money is expected to run out Nov. 1 and House Bill 502 remains in committee with no hearing date, leaving benefits issuance unresolved.
- The proposal would use around 10% of the state's rainy day fund, an unusual draw on reserves, while several Democratic U.S. House representatives urged Republican Gov. Mike DeWine to activate contingency plans and Rep. Latyna Humphrey, D-Columbus, commits to advancing House Bill 502.
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