House Agricultural Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member Angie Craig appear to be united in opposing a potential $300 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The budget cuts to the program could be proposed during the reconciliation process.

Thompson said he doesn’t want to see any cuts to SNAP or the higher benefit levels approved under the Thrifty Food Plan in the reconciliation process. The program is critical for children, senior citizens and people living with disabilities. He said most lawmakers would support more scrutiny of the nutrition programs to reduce fraud and ensure funds are spent appropriately.

Craig said documents proposing to cut $300 billion for SNAP are currently being circulated. She is opposed to any resolution that would roll back any of the increases in SNAP.

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