As the federal government shutdown drags on, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has joined legislation aimed at protecting food assistance for Wyoming families. The bill, known as the Keep SNAP Funded Act, would ensure that the 28,000 Wyoming residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continue receiving benefits even as federal funding stalls.
Nationwide, more than 40 million Americans could lose access to SNAP benefits beginning November 1 if Congress fails to reach a funding agreement.
“A clean continuing resolution is the only way to ensure that SNAP and WIC remain funded, that federal law enforcement and air traffic controllers get paid, and that small business owners, ranchers, and farmers have access to critical loans,” said Lummis.
“Until five more Democrats join us in voting for the clean CR, I will, of course, support legislation to ensure no child in Wyoming goes to bed hungry during the shutdown.”
About the Bill
Introduced by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), the Keep SNAP Funded Act would provide full funding for the SNAP program during any federal government shutdown. The legislation appropriates the necessary funds retroactively to the start of the current shutdown, ensuring uninterrupted food assistance for families in need.
Read the full bill text here.
