On the recordJune 19, 2013
I thank my colleague from North Carolina. Mr. Chairman, I rise today with my colleagues, Congressmen Hudson and LaMalfa, in offering this amendment. Under current law, States are not allowed to test SNAP recipients. This amendment would give States the authority to do the testing only if they want to, so it gives States States' rights. Law-abiding citizens who are most in need are those who the program is meant to serve. We're cutting waste to protect this program so we make sure that the SNAP dollars are going to those who truly need it, not to those who are able to spend funds on illegal purchases. With a $17 trillion national debt, we must give States all the tools they need in order to make sure SNAP funding goes to the people most in need. I thank my colleagues, Congressman Hudson and Congressman LaMalfa, for working with me on this and encourage my colleagues to vote in favor of this amendment.
