House Republicans passed a debt ceiling bill last month that would expand work requirements for some federal aid programs, such as Medicaid and SNAP. Democrats have expressed opposition to the bill, while President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) are currently in negotiations to raise the debt ceiling before the June 1 deadline. Advocacy groups have expressed concern that the proposed work requirements would disproportionately affect people of color and those with disabilities, and the outcome of the negotiations will have a significant impact on the future of federal aid programs.
