Abigail Spanberger actually said...

We spend a lot of money on a lot of programs in Congress. Programs that feed people have to be included in those numbers.

The USDA's Economic Research Service put out a report in March predicting an up to five percent increase in food prices this year.

I really appreciate the opportunity to discuss SNAP and to reflect on the program's efficacy since the farm bill was last enacted in 2018.

This hearing presents an opportunity for us to discuss what is working and what can work better as we look ahead to the 2023 Farm Bill.