Senator Gillibrand wants to change the Farm Bill for 2024. Senator Gillibrand wants to help people who need food by fixing mistakes in SNAP programs, giving more people access to SNAP benefits, and giving more money to food banks. She also wants to help farmers in New York who grow particular crops and improve roads and jobs in rural areas.
Senator Gillibrand‘s Hopes for the 2024 Farm Bill
According to Rochester First, congress is discussing the 2024 Farm Bill, and Senator Gillibrand from New York wants some changes. Senator Gillibrand a Democrat shares what she hopes will happen. One thing she wants to fix is a mistake in SNAP programs. If you’re in a job training program it counts as money. This can make you lose SNAP benefits. Senator Gillibrand wants to change that.
Senator Gillibrand also wants more people to get SNAP benefits and more money for food banks. Senator Gillibrand also wants to help dairy and specialty crop farmers in New York. Plus, she thinks rural areas need better infrastructure and more money-making methods.
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Senator Gillibrand Advocates for Significant Changes in 2024 Farm Bill to Expand SNAP Benefits and Support Food Banks (PHOTO: Spectrum News)
Senator Gillibrand Advocates for Inclusive Food Assistance
Furthermore, Senator Gillibrand talked about other things she wants to happen. One is giving food banks more money to buy food. Another is to ensure that people who need kosher or Halal food can get it. These changes could help many people, especially those with different food needs. Senator Gillibrand wants to make sure everyone has enough food to eat and opportunities to succeed.
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