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Speaker Tells House Agriculture Panel SNAP Spending Is Up More Than 70% Since 2019; Urges Stronger Work Requirements
Summary
An unidentified speaker at a House Agriculture Committee discussion said federal SNAP spending has risen by over 70% since 2019 while food insecurity rates remained stagnant, arguing the program needs tougher work requirements. The transcript records assertions and no formal vote.
An unidentified speaker told a House Agriculture Committee discussion that federal spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has increased by more than 70% since 2019 while food insecurity rates have remained largely unchanged, and urged lawmakers to tighten work requirements.
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