Summary
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has proposed a bill to restore funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. The disagreement between political parties on government spending could affect SNAP benefits, which help about 42 million Americans buy food.
Key Facts
- Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, introduced a bill to fund SNAP during the government shutdown.
- SNAP, also known as food stamps, helps nearly one in eight Americans with food purchases.
- The current government shutdown is the second-longest in U.S. history.
- Without new funding from Congress, several states like Texas and New York may not distribute SNAP benefits in November.
- Political disagreements over spending are halting progress on restoring funding.
- Approximately 42 million people depend on SNAP benefits each month.
