Summary
Republican Senator Josh Hawley has introduced a bill to keep funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. The bill has backing from 14 other Republican Senators and aims to ensure that SNAP benefits do not stop. If Congress does not act, these benefits could end on November 1.
Key Facts
- Senator Josh Hawley introduced the Keep SNAP Funded Act during the government shutdown.
- The bill has support from 14 Republican Senators and members from other parties.
- The government has been shut down for nearly a month, risking SNAP benefit payments.
- If Congress does not approve new funding, SNAP benefits could end on November 1.
- Some Senate leaders emphasize reopening the government to restore SNAP benefits.
- Democrats want funding bills to also address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies.
- The USDA depends on previously approved funds to continue payments.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggests prioritizing a vote to open the government.
