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On the recordOctober 24, 2025
More than 262,000 Iowans, including over 100,000 children rely on SNAP to put food on the table. They cannot afford to be ‘leverage’ in the Democrats’ political games. That’s why I’m introducing legislation to ensure SNAP remains funded throughout the shutdown. Access to food is not negotiable.
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Republican · Iowa

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Miller-Meeks discusses the importance of SNAP funding during the government shutdown.

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