Today, Rep. K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) voted in favor of a House Agriculture Committee budget proposal that would reduce federal spending by $33.2 billion over the next 10 years. Following the hearing, Rep. Conway made the following comments:
“Today's decision represents the leading edge of the hard choices needed to be made to save our Republic and ensure future generations enjoy the same opportunities all those who went before them did.
“The Agriculture Committee put forward a proposal that will make significant reforms to SNAP. Our package contains new measures designed to better catch misuse and abuse in the program and ensure that the folks who actually need SNAP benefits continue receiving them.
“SNAP will continue to be an important part of the safety net for many Americans in need, however support must continue to come from the communities we live in and the friends and family that surround us.”
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