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Senate urges Congress not to cut SNAP funding, citing hunger and economic impact in California
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 3 urging Congress to avoid cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and CalFresh was adopted unanimously after senators described rising food insecurity and economic effects on farms and communities.
The California State Senate on May 5 adopted Senate Joint Resolution 3 urging Congress not to enact cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The chamber approved the resolution unanimously (Ayes 38, Noes 0).
Senator Adeghin, chair of the Senate Committee on Human Services, presented the resolution, citing state-level data that showed rising food insecurity and increased demand at food banks.…
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