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SNAP Payments Expected to Expire for Tens of Millions During Continuing Government Closure
USDA officials announced this past weekend that nutrition assistance payments through a critical national support systems are not going out during the coming month because of the continuing government funding lapse.
Impasse Persists Into 25th Day
The funding lapse had reached its 25th day at the time of the statement, coming after demands from hundreds of Democratic representatives pushing the USDA to utilize contingency funds to pay for November's food assistance.
“Bottom line, the well has run dry,” the USDA stated. “Currently, no payments will be distributed” beginning in November.
Widespread Impact
Over 40 million Americans depend on these monthly payments, as reported by federal data. In certain states, including one southwestern state, dependence on SNAP is as high as one-fifth of the population.
Documents reviewed by Reuters revealed that the department chose not to tap reserve funds to cover next month's assistance.
Political Stalemate
Republicans and Democrats are still at odds over how to fund and reopen government operations.
Remarks from the leader of a prominent policy organization indicated that the administration could have acted to act sooner to ensure continuous assistance.
“They had the ability and responsibility acted before now to be prepared to use these funds,” the comments added. “Rather, officials could opt out to secure political leverage” as Republicans seek to influence Democratic senators to support a funding package to restart federal functions.
States Prepare
State leaders from Louisiana and Virginia issued emergency declarations this week to make money available to address food insecurity preparing for food benefits expiring next month.
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