Lawmakers discuss SNAP funding during House Ag Committee hearing – Voice Of Muscatine

Some lawmakers say food security needs to be the top priority in farm bill discussions.

During a House Ag Committee hearing Wednesday, Ranking Member David Scott of Georgia said hunger cannot be overlooked. “We want to reduce hunger. Hunger is a serious problem.”

He says the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, should be strengthened. “Let’s put aside first and foremost, this proposal to cut snap benefits,” he said.

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