"the USDA's Economic Research Service put out a report in March predicting an up to five percent increase in food prices this year."
"The reality is that the stigma starts with the rhetoric that comes out of this place, out of the Capitol."
"The fact of the matter is, is that 3/4 of SNAP households with at least one working-age, non-disabled adult work while receiving SNAP."
"I will not support any farm bill that guts the nutrition safety net for millions of Americans."
"Access to SNAP helps people move their lives forward faster."
"It will be a missed opportunity on our part if we do not reauthorize them before they expire."
"SNAP is an important program that deserves our support."
"this needs to be an important part of the farm bill, one in which we strengthen the program and not try to punish people or try to diminish people who need the benefit."
"What I care about is making it easier for people to access fruits and vegetables, and that is exactly what programs through GusNIP do."
"Quite frankly, I think that is offensive. It robs people of choice, and it robs people of dignity."
"That is why we need a White House Conference on Nutrition, Health, and Hunger."
"Hungry people can't wait. Taking these actions now can help avert a severe 'hunger cliff' and promote food security and economic equity during COVID-19 and beyond."