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House agriculture markup erupts over $313 billion SNAP cuts and new work rules, including proposed age change for dependents
Summary
A contentious markup of a reconciliation bill on Oct. 11 saw House Agriculture Committee members clash over roughly $313 billion in proposed SNAP cuts and a package of expanded work requirements — including a proposal to redefine the age of a dependent child as under 7 — with Democrats arguing the changes would force families, veterans and seniors off the program and some Republicans saying work and accountability are needed.
A contentious markup of a reconciliation package before the House Agriculture Committee on Oct. 11 turned into a sustained fight over proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and new work requirements, including a proposal to redefine the age of a dependent child from 18 to 7.
Representative David Scott, who offered an amendment to strike reductions in SNAP funding, led opening remarks on the amendment and the stakes for recipients and veterans. "It is an insult to the intelligence of the American people ... You cannot take $300,000,000,000 out of a food program serving our veterans, our senior citizens, and millions of children," Scott said, calling on colleagues to oppose cuts (first introduced at 44:51:31 in the transcript). He argued the bill would take food away from people who rely on modest SNAP benefits.
The committee’s debate quickly widened beyond the dollars and centered on new work rules in the…
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