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Nutrition Assistance Scheduled to End for Tens of Millions Amid Ongoing Federal Shutdown
Federal agriculture authorities announced recently that SNAP funds under one of the country’s largest welfare initiatives are not going out in November amid the persistent government funding lapse.
Closure Continues For Nearly Four Weeks
The government shutdown was in nearly a month when the announcement was made, in response to appeals by more than two hundred House Democrats urging the USDA to access contingency funds to fund November's food assistance.
“Ultimately, the well has run dry,” the department confirmed. “At this time, no payments will be distributed” starting next month.
Millions Affected
Tens of millions of people count on these monthly payments, per the USDA. Some regions, including one southwestern state, reliance on the program affects 21% of residents.
Internal communications seen by Reuters showed that federal authorities chose not to tap reserve funds for the upcoming payments.
Political Stalemate
Lawmakers from both parties continue to disagree about the way to finance and restart federal agencies.
A statement from the head of a prominent policy organization noted that federal leadership had opportunities to take earlier action to avoid interruption in payments.
“They had the ability and responsibility taken steps before now to be prepared to use these funds,” the remarks concluded. “Instead, they might decide against it for potential political benefit” as Republicans seek to pressure Senate Democrats to vote for a funding package to restart federal functions.
Emergency Measures
Governors in Louisiana and Virginia declared states of emergency recently to free up resources to combat potential hunger expecting food benefits expiring during the upcoming period.
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