"I believe wholeheartedly in the mission of SNAP, the life-changing impact it has on recipients."
"USDA research has found that veterans in particular face a greater risk for food insecurity than non-veterans."
"It is clear that SNAP works, and it works for our entire economy from farmers to consumers."
"SNAP is also a highly responsive means-tested program, which serves as a stabilizer in times of economic downturn."
"Increased SNAP costs are also due to continued COVID-19 relief, which is tied to the end of the public health emergency."
"One in eight Americans were not sure they would be able to put food on their tables, one in eight Americans."
"We can improve outcomes for Americans facing food insecurity."
"We ask that you include this additional critical funding to ensure food-insecure families can put food on the table."
"I hear from producers in my district, most of whom are small, family-owned operations, that they lack the capacity to interface with Federal assistance programs."
"We support enhanced funding for EQIP as well as better targeting the program toward areas of opportunity for dairy."
"As stated in my written statement, current make allowances are based on 2006 and 2007 costs which are now more than 15 years old."
"I am particularly interested in how Congress can reduce barriers for underrepresented farmers, for young BIPOC minority farmers."