Ann Kirkpatrick: “In closing, I just want to acknowledge the work of Mr. Jim Binns of Arizona, who has made countless trips back here…”

SNAP and our Federal safety net programs are a hand-up, not a hand-out, and many of us on this Committee once utilized the program.

The current benefit level is not simply inadequate.

The average benefit is only $1.40 per person per meal.

The role of 1890 institutions has never been more critical.