"SNAP is a vital piece of that puzzle, providing Americans in need with a hand up, not a handout."
"Significant improvements can and should be considered in areas that would foster innovation, streamline service delivery, and simplify the administration of the program."
"It is critical that we preserve access to broad-based categorical eligibility and the alignment of services with programs such as TANF and the National School Lunch Program."
"We should build upon and make permanent proven demonstration projects which streamline access to SNAP for vulnerable households."
"We need to modify and expand the policies around access to SNAP benefits for college students and veterans with disabilities."
"Opportunities are needed to further test and evaluate innovative approaches to SNAP administrative functions."
"I introduced legislation, the Feed Hungry Veterans Act (H.R. 7272), to tackle this very issue."
"Broad-based categorical eligibility has been proven to ease the benefits cliff that exist for recipients."
"It is clear that hunger continues to be a pervasive issue in our nation."
"I will work to ensure SNAP, in conjunction with other Federal nutrition programs, meets the needs of millions of Americans who struggle with food insecurity."
"This hearing is another in an ongoing series of hearings that we are hosting to review the 2018 Farm Bill and prepare for the 2023 Farm Bill."
"These critical anti-hunger nutrition programs work together alongside SNAP to tackle food insecurity from different angles."