[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H5598]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        THE REPUBLICAN NUTRITION REFORM AND WORK OPPORTUNITY ACT

  (Mrs. BEATTY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition of H.R. 
3102, the Republican Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act.
  America should be uncomfortable because this bill would cut $40 
billion in critical nutrition assistance programs, denying SNAP 
benefits to at least 4 million low-income Americans, affecting 
children, seniors, the disabled, and veterans.
  America should be uncomfortable because this Republican deal affects 
unemployed adults with an average income of just $2,500 per year who 
would immediately lose their SNAP benefits.
  America should be uncomfortable because this bill hurts Americans 
living in rural, urban, and suburban areas. For many, SNAP benefits are 
the only thing that keeps them from living with hunger and malnutrition 
and sickness.
  America should be uncomfortable. We should not cut these funds. These 
are extreme cuts of one of the most effective programs we have 
combating hunger.

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