This has been a priority of Paul Ryan since before he came in as speaker. They have had workgroups studying proposals in earnest this year, in preparation for a possible Republican President.
They should have some reforms ready.
The work requirement however, is still in law - it was administratively suspended by Obama, so it can snap back with a pen stroke. The work requirement cut caseload in half (over five years) when it was first put in (1996).
When Maine reinstituted their own work requirement in 2014, their caseload for able-bodied recipients with no children dropped 80% in three months.
Pushing a bunch of able-bodied people off the couch and into jobs will both stimulate the economy, and improve the Government’s budget balance.
Inner cities may be the most benefitted.
I've lost all respect for that guy, and I live in his district. I like my pan fried ribeye steak, with mushrooms and onions sautéed in red wine and butter. If you tell food stamp recipients what to eat, it won't be long before they'll come after my steak. I hope Trump tells Ryan to go to hell until he supports his trade initiatives. Bastard.