Summary
Senator John Fetterman warned Democrats about the impact of the government shutdown on SNAP benefits. The shutdown started after the Senate couldn’t agree on funding, affecting many federal programs. Without new funding, SNAP won't be able to provide food assistance starting November 1.
Key Facts
- Senator John Fetterman warned about the effects of the government shutdown on SNAP benefits.
- SNAP provides food help to about 42 million people in the USA.
- The government shutdown started because the Senate couldn’t agree on a budget.
- Essential services are allowed to continue during the shutdown.
- Some Democrats and one independent senator are voting with Republicans to try to end the shutdown.
- Without new funding, SNAP benefits can’t be distributed to states starting November 1.
- Missouri Senator Josh Hawley proposed a bill to restore SNAP funding during the shutdown.
- Fetterman emphasizes putting country needs over party politics.
