Well, in addition to this permanent increase, which I`m very excited about, I would like to see the program moved to rolling benefits.
These programs are temporary. I myself was a SNAP recipient raising my children many years ago. And these are meant to stabilize families un...
I am thrilled by this change. I wrote a letter about a week ago with Democrats on the committee to ask that Secretary Vilsack carefully cons...
Broad-based categorical eligibility is a critical tool that allows recipients to save for the future.
I went from being a welfare recipient and a SNAP recipient and now I am Chair of this Committee.
During times of crisis and after, SNAP--and every piece of our Federal safety net--should adjust to increased income and savings.
these are the sorts of findings that we have within the economic literature that programs like SNAP have been causally linked to improving l...
Ensuring all Americans are able to attain sustainable financial stability requires an all-of-government approach.
He shared his concerns that low-income workers may abruptly lose support as they stabilize themselves with employment and reach what we call...
This conversation comes at a critical time. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, families across the country are still struggling.
I was pleased to hear that, because I have a similar concern, and we worked together to have this hearing today.