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SNAP Payments Expected to Expire for 41 Million Amid Continuing Federal Shutdown
Federal agriculture authorities stated recently that nutrition assistance payments through a critical national support systems won't be issued during the coming month due to the ongoing federal closure.
Shutdown Extends Into 25th Day
The funding lapse lasted nearly a month when the announcement was made, coming after demands from hundreds of House Democrats asking agriculture officials to utilize contingency funds to cover next month's benefits.
“Ultimately, resources are exhausted,” the USDA stated. “Now, no payments will be distributed” starting next month.
Millions Affected
Over 40 million Americans count on the regular assistance, as reported by the USDA. Various areas, like New Mexico, dependence on the program reaches one-fifth of the population.
Internal communications seen by journalists showed that USDA officials would not access reserve funds to cover next month's assistance.
Partisan Impasse
Congressional leaders remain deadlocked regarding how to support and resume government operations.
A statement from the leader of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities indicated that federal leadership had chances to prepare in advance to avoid interruption in payments.
“They had the ability and responsibility made moves earlier to make arrangements to utilize available money,” the statement continued. “Instead, officials could opt out in an effort to gain political advantage” while GOP lawmakers attempt to push upper chamber Democrats to vote for a funding package to restart the federal government.
Emergency Measures
State leaders from Louisiana and Virginia declared states of emergency this week to make money available to combat potential hunger expecting SNAP benefits not being issued next month.
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