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. But the Trump administration refuses to use it. Not only is it illegal, it's disgraceful. So join me in saying to President Trump, don't let our families go hungry. (00:10–00:18)
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Asserts that Congress passed a $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits.
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