Wednesday, Mar 04, 2026
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Why has CalFresh eligibility changed for some lawfully present noncitizens?
Recent federal law passed by Congress and signed by the President limits CalFresh eligibility to certain groups of lawfully present noncitizens. This legislation is known as H.R. 1 or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21) . 1 Even though many lawfully present noncitizens are losing CalFresh eligibility, some are still eligible for CalFresh or the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP is California’s state-funded food benefit program for certain groups of qualified noncitizens.