11/09/2023
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"We can't continue to allow something as precious and hard-earned as someone's home to go unprotected."
"I introduced legislation that will help us achieve participation in SNAP, H.R. 253, the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act."
"Puerto Rico has been excluded from SNAP since the 1980s, and NAP is one of the main programs that island residents turn to."
"That is the reason I urge this Committee to take the opportunity in the farm bill to address this issue and support real nutrition assistance and security for Puerto Rico."