Political Quotes

“Yet we are talking about cutting these benefits even further while we continue subsidies to big industries that are well- off. Those priorities are backwards. For the mother in my district who is expecting another child and who counts on SNAP, for the disabled family that stands in line for hours at the food bank, and for the elderly who rely on SNAP to get the food that they need, for everyone who made their voice heard by calling my office, I refuse to accept that we should cut $20.5 billion in vital food assistance programs, and I will continue to work with Mr. McGovern and my colleagues until we can restore these funds. Today's rule will allow for a number of amendments to be considered. I urge all of my colleagues to support an amendment offered by Mr. McGovern, myself, and other members. Our amendment will prevent cuts to SNAP funding. The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 includes $20.5 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or SNAP). That will come on top of an expiration of a benefits boost from the Recovery Act in 2009. Without the Recovery Act's boost, SNAP benefits will average about $1.40 per person per meal. If the Farm Bill passes the House as it is currently written, the average benefit may drop even lower.…”