H.R. 1, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, became law on July 4, 2025, introducing new federal work requirements for certain SNAP and Medicaid recipients. Although the law applies nationwide, each jurisdiction is responsible for implementation. In the District, DHS is helping residents understand and meet the new requirements so they can maintain their benefits. DHS and the Department of Health Care Finance have launched a District-wide campaign to explain the changes, along with a new website, workrequirements.dc.gov, featuring key information and a combined pre-screening tool that helps residents determine whether the requirements apply to them... Read more