Rep. Doggett: Half-empty tables for working Americans

Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration choosing not to fully fund SNAP benefits:

“Following public outcry and intervention from the courts, Trump is being forced to do a little to stop the hunger crisis he tried to create. He used his full authority to help farmers, but refuses to do the same for families. They only receive half a loaf of help. Meanwhile, Congressional GOP leaders refuse to permit a vote on a bill to fully fund SNAP through this Trump shutdown. Half-empty tables for working Americans while Trump & co. sip champagne at a Gatsby gala.”