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WASHINGTON, March 25, 2020 — The compromise on the $2 trillion emergency package includes key investments that address some important COVID-19 challenges that workers, health care providers, and state and local governments face, but more action is needed to help struggling households keep food on the table. Lawmakers must boost SNAP benefits in any future stimulus packages.

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2020 — FRAC commends the Senate for passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The bill is an important step toward ensuring people are able to put food on the table and stay safe during the COVID-19 emergency.

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2020 — FRAC supports the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 and commends the House for taking swift and thoughtful action to provide vital resources to help people put food on the table and stay safe during the COVID-19 emergency.

WASHINGTON, February 10, 2020 — Once again, the president has proposed a budget that would make steep cuts to SNAP and other federal safety net programs, cuts that, if implemented, would harm the health and well-being of millions of people in our country. In the past, Congress has rejected such proposals and should do so again.