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Jahana Hayes: “SNAP benefits are modest, averaging only about $6.20 per…”

Featuring: Jahana Hayes, Democratic | U.S. House, Connecticut, District 5

Special Order Hour on Protecting SNAP - Opening Remarks

Published June 18, 2024 | Video Starts at 00:38

According to the USDA, in 2023, over 42 million people rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, and 41% of those households have children. SNAP benefits are modest, averaging only about $6.20 per person per day or about $2 per person per meal. SNAP benefits average only $6.20 per person per Day, or about $2 per person per meal. The benefits of SNAP are highly targeted to focus on those with the greatest needs. (00:38–00:49)

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“Over 42 million people rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, and 41% of those households have children.”
Special Order Hour on Protecting SNAP - Opening Remarks | Uploaded June 18, 2024 | 00:28-00:39
“92% of SNAP benefits go to households with income below the poverty line and 54% go to households at or below half of the poverty line.”
Special Order Hour on Protecting SNAP - Opening Remarks | Uploaded June 18, 2024 | 01:03-01:13
“Every dollar spent on SNAP benefits generates as much as $1.54 to the local economy.”
Special Order Hour on Protecting SNAP - Opening Remarks | Uploaded June 18, 2024 | 01:14-01:22
“House Republicans are putting forward a farm bill which would end the USDA's authority to increase the Thrifty Food Plan.”
Special Order Hour on Protecting SNAP - Opening Remarks | Uploaded June 18, 2024 | 01:22-01:30
“The farm bill put forth by House Republicans would result in roughly $30 billion in benefit cuts, according to the Congressional Budget…”
Special Order Hour on Protecting SNAP - Opening Remarks | Uploaded June 18, 2024 | 02:10-02:19
“The 2021 update [to the Thrifty Food Plan] lifted over 2 million SNAP participants out of poverty or above the poverty line, including over…”
Special Order Hour on Protecting SNAP - Opening Remarks | Uploaded June 18, 2024 | 02:51-03:24
“A 2023 Data for Progress poll found that 66% have a favorable view of SNAP, including 83% of Democrats, 62% of independents and 52% of…”
Special Order Hour on Protecting SNAP - Opening Remarks | Uploaded June 18, 2024 | 03:37-03:52
“The total cut to SNAP in related nutrition programs under the House Republican proposal is roughly $30 billion.”
Special Order Hour on Protecting SNAP - Opening Remarks | Uploaded June 18, 2024 | 04:01-04:08
“The average per person SNAP benefit would be roughly $7 less per month between 2027 and 2031 and jump to $15 less per month in 2032 and…”
Special Order Hour on Protecting SNAP - Opening Remarks | Uploaded June 18, 2024 | 04:08-04:23
“This cut would affect nearly 6 million older adults, 4 million people with disability and nearly 17 million children, including 5 million…”
Special Order Hour on Protecting SNAP - Opening Remarks | Uploaded June 18, 2024 | 04:26-04:40