List of Legislators Pushing for Increased SNAP Benefits
Summary
A group of Democratic lawmakers has introduced the "Mom Economy Resolution" aimed at helping working mothers by improving childcare affordability, increasing the Child Tax Credit, protecting SNAP benefits, raising the minimum wage, and guaranteeing paid leave. The resolution highlights the challenges mothers face in balancing work and family responsibilities, calling for stronger support systems including expanded nutrition assistance through SNAP.Key Facts
- The "Mom Economy Resolution" supports policies to help working mothers and their families.
- It calls for cheaper childcare, expanded Child Tax Credit, better SNAP benefits, higher minimum wage, and paid family leave.
- Mothers earn about 84 cents for every dollar earned by men and often bear most caregiving duties.
- Nearly 45% of mothers contribute at least half of their household’s income.
- Lack of paid leave causes about 30% of women to leave the workforce after childbirth.
- The resolution is introduced in the House by Rep. Grace Meng and in the Senate by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, both Democrats.
- Expanding SNAP and school meal programs is part of the plan to ease financial pressure on families.
- The goal is to help mothers stay financially stable and continue working while caring for their children.
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