Summary
Senate Republicans stopped a Democratic effort to restore full funding for the Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) during the current government shutdown. The proposal aimed to provide SNAP benefits for November to around 42 million Americans, but Republicans blocked it, suggesting reopening the government as the solution.
Key Facts
- Senate Republicans blocked a resolution to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
- The resolution had support from 44 Senate Democrats.
- Approximately 42 million Americans depend on SNAP for food.
- The blocked measure would have forced the Department of Agriculture to release an estimated $8 billion for SNAP benefits.
- Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso opposed the measure, calling it a "political stunt."
- Republicans suggested reopening the government to solve the issue.
- The government shutdown led to a lapse in SNAP funding over the weekend.
- This is an ongoing situation that may be updated further.
