SNAP Protections For Caribbean Immigrants

New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of twenty-three Attorneys General in calling on the U.S. Senate to reverse recent changes to a federal food assistance programme.

The group is urging lawmakers to restore protections and eligibility rules under the supplemental nutrition assistance programme, better known as SNAP.

In a letter to Senate leaders, the Attorneys General warned that recent cuts and new restrictions could increase hunger, create additional bureaucratic hurdles for families, and shift billions of dollars in costs onto state governments.

They are also opposing expanded work requirements and other eligibility changes, which they say could cause qualifying individuals to lose benefits.

James said SNAP provides critical support to millions of people, including children, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities and low-income families.

The coalition is calling on the senate to restore SNAP funding, reverse or delay new cost-sharing requirements for states, and roll back recent restrictions on eligibility.

The issue is expected to be part of debate surrounding the next U.S. Farm bill.