On the recordMarch 15, 2013
I appreciate the gentlelady from Tennessee's attempt at reform here. In fact, the farm bill passed by the Agriculture Committee last Congress accomplished the goal of her amendment by preventing USDA from promoting the SNAP program. Our goal in Congress should not be getting more people on the SNAP rolls. Instead, we should be providing opportunities through increased economic growth and programs that facilitate upward movement, upward mobility to get people off the rolls. I pledge to work with the gentlelady to include language in the farm bill we intend to bring to the floor later this year to accomplish her goals. I thank her for her efforts.
