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Mr. Speaker, for the past 7 years, President Obama has given us 47,625 words of meaningless rhetoric. Last night's State of the Union address was more of the same empty words. President Obama has never adequately focused on what really…
Clearly, then, I would suggest that H.R. 2901 offers that transition to create the NFIP to be the market of last resort.
We are especially grateful for the leadership shown by Representatives Dennis Ross and Patrick Murphy on this legislation.
Complex application requirements may reduce the number of individuals that receive SNAP benefits, but they also increase the rate of administrative errors.
the SNAP Program can only be as effective as how much we choose to fund it.
I recently introduced the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2016 to strengthen the SNAP program.
SNAP is a very important program for the 12th District in North Carolina that I represent.
Dr. Wisdom, can you elaborate on your recommendation to modify the Thrifty Food Plan and why it currently does not adequately capture the higher costs of healthy foods and the regional variability in the cost of living for SNAP…
A standard medical deduction, for example, would allow seniors to submit only $35 in out-of-pocket medical expenses in order to claim this deduction.
It is well established by public health professionals that the consumption of more fresh fruits and vegetables is key to better weight management.
The current level of SNAP benefits is not enough for families to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables and to put food on the table through the end of the month.
Congresswoman DeLauro and I are circulating a letter stating Member opposition to SNAP being converted to a block grant program.
25,000 or more able-bodied adults without dependents will be impacted by the reinstatement of SNAP work requirements.
Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to commend Unifi Manufacturing, Incorporated for its commitment to recycling. Headquartered in Greensboro, Unifi is a leading producer and processor of multifilament polyester and nylon textured yarns. They…
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 18, line 14, insert after ``including'' the following: ``the imposition of unfunded…
Mr. Chairman, as I mentioned in the debate last night on a similar amendment, unfunded mandates are frequently overlooked in the debates about regulatory reform. However, these decisions have real costs and real effects on the individuals…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte).
Mr. Chairman, this amendment to title II, the ALERT Act, ensures that agencies and OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OIRA, report the cost of unfunded mandates imposed through the regulatory process. Federal agencies can…