Reform of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized Republican lawmakers for wanting to reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by tightening eligibility requirements and cost-sharing with states. House Agriculture Committee passed the legislation 29-25 amidst concerns of food stamp fraud.

Key Points

  • House Republicans unveiled legislation to reform SNAP
  • Legislation includes tightening eligibility requirements and cost-sharing with states
  • House Agriculture Committee passed the legislation 29-25
  • USDA targeting criminals engaging in food stamp fraud

Pros

  • Efforts to address potential food stamp fraud
  • Restoring the SNAP program to its 'original intent'
  • Cost-sharing approach with states

Cons

  • Criticism from Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett for taking food from the hungry
  • Concerns about the impact of tightening eligibility requirements on those in need