A resolution to strongly urge President Donald J. Trump and the United States Congress to take immediate and deliberate action to ensure the issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for the month of November and for the duration of the continued lapse in appropriations.
Impact
The resolution comes in response to a notification from the United States Department of Agriculture that directed states to delay the transmission of November SNAP benefits. The potential loss of these benefits could exacerbate food insecurity and hunger among vulnerable populations in Michigan, including children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. This action is seen as threatening to the well-being of those who rely on SNAP for essential nutrition.
Summary
House Resolution 205 urges President Donald J. Trump and the United States Congress to take immediate action regarding the issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The resolution highlights the importance of SNAP as the nation's largest nutrition assistance program, serving over 42 million individuals nationwide, including approximately 1.4 million residents in Michigan. This program significantly impacts low-income families, ensuring they have access to food during challenging times.
Contention
Notably, discussions surrounding HR0205 reflect a broader concern about food assistance policies and their implementation amidst lapses in federal appropriations. The resolution articulates the urgency to secure necessary funding and support for SNAP, emphasizing that the existing food banks and pantries lack the resources to fully compensate for the anticipated shortfall in benefits. The contention arises from the immediate need to address potential hardships for vulnerable Michigan residents who depend on these crucial benefits, showcasing the ongoing debate around federal support for nutrition assistance.
A concurrent resolution to urge the Trump Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding.
A resolution to urge President Donald J. Trump and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to activate contingency funds to cover the upcoming month of food assistance benefits for 42 million Americans who stand to lose them on November 1 if the federal government remains shut down.
A resolution to urge Michigan’s United States Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters to vote in support of H.R. 5371 to reopen the federal government and resume funding for critical government programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, that are essential for many Michigan families.
Memorializes the Congress of the United States to take immediate action to approve funding to end the federal government shutdown and urges the United States Senate to adopt the continuing resolution passed by the United States House of Representatives that would ensure temporary funding and the uninterrupted operation of the federal government.
Urging the Department of Human Services to immediately transmit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollment data as required by the United States Department of Agriculture.
RESOLUTIONS CALLING ON THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO RELEASE CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE DURATION OF THE ONGOING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
RESOLUTIONS CALLING ON THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO RELEASE CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE DURATION OF THE ONGOING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
A resolution to condemn the Trump Administration and congressional Republican’s support of the divisive “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that raises costs for Michiganders, slashes Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Women, Infants and Children program (WIC), adds burdensome hurdles to important tax relief measures for low-income households, drives more families into poverty by giving tax cuts to the most wealthy households, and sets back progress on a clean energy future while increasing energy costs on Americans.