Alma Adams: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Scott, thank you as well, and thank you to our witnesses this morning.”

It is abundantly clear that there are two agendas present today. The republican's agenda will weaken worker protections and let low road employers off the hook for breaking the law.

Undocumented individuals are not eligible for SNAP, and no American citizen is being denied SNAP because a permanent resident received benefits.

In one of the richest countries in the world no one working full-time should be living in poverty.

We appreciate your consideration of the immense positive impact SNAP has on the lives of millions of Americans as well as its beneficial impact on the national economy and our nation's long-term financial sustainability.