Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to the gentlewoman from Connecticut for convening us this evening to discuss an issue that affects every corner of our Nation: food insecurity. In blue, red, and purple districts alike, too many families struggle to afford the food that they need to keep themselves and their families healthy and fed. Throughout my time in Congress, I have used my voice and my vote to support nutrition programs because I am determined to ensure that in our Nation, the richest in the history of the world, no one goes hungry. As part of this effort, I have prioritized key nutrition programs. In 2018, my very first vote was to reauthorize the farm bill, which funds many critical nutrition assistance programs that people in our community rely on. These programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP; Meals on Wheels; The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children; nutrition assistance, school breakfast programs, and summer meal programs. Now, extreme Members of the House have put forward a farm bill that includes devastating cuts for SNAP participants that so many in our community rely on to feed their families. Their proposed bill would cut nearly $30 billion in SNAP benefits that families rely on to put food on the table every night. In 2023, one in eight households, roughly 44.2 million Americans, experienced food insecurity or lack of access to an affordable, nutritious diet.…”