On the recordMay 9, 2022
I am pleased to see the administration propose increased funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a vital source of funding for food banks, which I support.
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congress.govPatrick Leahy: “I am pleased to see the administration propose increased funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a…”
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Leahy supports increased funding for food banks due to COVID-related food insecurity.
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