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Food Benefits Scheduled to Expire for Tens of Millions During Continuing US Government Shutdown
The United States Department of Agriculture stated on Saturday that monthly food benefits through a critical national welfare initiatives are not going out next month amid the persistent federal government shutdown.
Impasse Persists Through Its Third Week
The funding lapse had reached nearly a month at the time of the statement, which followed calls from over 200 House Democrats urging the department to tap into reserve accounts to pay for the upcoming nutrition payments.
“Bottom line, resources are exhausted,” the USDA stated. “At this time, there will be no benefits issued” beginning in November.
Millions Affected
Over 40 million Americans count on these food benefits, as reported by the USDA. Various areas, including one southwestern state, dependence on SNAP is as high as 21% of residents.
Documents reviewed by journalists revealed that USDA officials decided against using contingency funding to cover next month's assistance.
Legislative Deadlock
Congressional leaders are still at odds regarding how to finance and restart government operations.
A statement from the leader of a budget research center suggested that federal leadership had chances to take earlier action to avoid interruption in payments.
“It could have, and should have acted earlier to get ready to access these resources,” the comments added. “Rather, it may choose not to use them in an effort to gain political advantage” as Republicans seek to push upper chamber Democrats to approve legislation to restart government operations.
Emergency Measures
Executives in two affected states declared states of emergency recently to make money available to address food insecurity expecting nutrition assistance payments stopping next month.
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