Summary
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna has urged Speaker Mike Johnson to allow a vote on a bill to fund the SNAP program during the ongoing government shutdown. The Keep SNAP Funded Act, introduced by Senator Josh Hawley, aims to ensure SNAP payments continue even without a new budget and has gained bipartisan support.
Key Facts
- Congressman Ro Khanna is asking Speaker Mike Johnson to reopen the House to vote on the SNAP funding bill.
- The bill, called the Keep SNAP Funded Act, was introduced by Senator Josh Hawley.
- The bill aims to allow SNAP payments despite Congress not passing a new budget.
- If the bill passes, it will cover missed payments from September 30, 2025, and continue until the 2026 budget is approved.
- SNAP helps 42 million Americans, and funding issues may stop payments.
- The government shutdown has lasted almost a month because Congress hasn't agreed on a funding bill.
- The bill has bipartisan support, with 29 cosponsors from both parties.
