SNAP Reform Opposition

The Obama administration has officially noted its opposition to Rep. Frank Lucas' (R., OK) Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013. The administration believes the measure would:

would result in millions of Americans losing access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is one of our nation’s strongest defenses against hunger and poverty. These cuts would affect a broad array of Americans who are struggling to make ends meet, including working families with children, senior citizens, veterans, and adults who are still looking for work. Slashing SNAP also weakens our nation’s farm and rural economies.