The Ranking Member of the House Ag Subcommittee on Nutrition says the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should be left untouched in the next farm bill.
“Don’t even think about separating the nutrition title from the next farm bill, that would be a huge mistake and if it’s done I guarantee you there will be no farm bill.”
Congressman Jim McGovern of Massachusetts testified at the subcommittee hearing on the next Farm Bill Tuesday, saying there is no reason to undermine SNAP through structural changes, block grants or cuts.
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