Anti poverty

TICAS’ 2026 Federal Policy Agenda advises members of the 119th Congress how to make it possible for any student—regardless of their financial circumstances—to earn a high-quality postsecondary degree or credential without taking on burdensome debt. 

H.R.1 is a missed opportunity to increase economic mobility and reduce long-term reliance on SNAP. Our new report breaks down the economic and societal benefits of including higher education as qualifying employment option for SNAP benefits and provides concrete policy recommendations for implementation. 

TICAS’ 2026 Federal Policy Agenda advises members of the 119th Congress how to make it possible for any student—regardless of their financial circumstances—to earn a high-quality postsecondary degree or credential without taking on burdensome debt. 

Today, appropriators released a bipartisan, bicameral compromise for fiscal year (FY) 2026 that maintains funding for essential financial aid and student support programs, including the Pell Grant program, TRIO, and the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) Program. TICAS released the following statement in response.

This fact sheet details changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid (or Medi-Cal) from H.R.1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It highlights potential impacts the legislation may have on the California state budget, as well as basic needs security for students and residents. 

This fact sheet details changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid from H.R.1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It highlights potential impacts the legislation may have on the New York state budget, as well as basic needs security for students and residents.