Rashida Tlaib: “42 million of our neighbors across the country rely on a…”

“42 million of our neighbors across the country rely on a food assistance program called SNAP. And SNAP benefits, as we know, is right now suspended during this government shutdown. But Congress knew this could happen, and that's why we passed a $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits.” (00:00–00:06)

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