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Democrats Urge Trump to Use Emergency Funds for Food Security

10/27/2025

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Elected Democrats criticize the Trump administration for not using contingency funds to support food stamps during shutdown.
Senator Bernie Sanders urged President Donald Trump to use emergency funds to prevent hunger.
Center for American Progress expert Sharon Parrott, former OMB official, says funds must be accessed.
House Democrats note actions jeopardizing food security, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts, and that USDA has funds to cover November benefits.

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Elected Democrats criticize the Trump administration for not using contingency funds to support food stamps during shutdown.
Senator Bernie Sanders urged President Donald Trump to use emergency funds to prevent hunger.
Center for American Progress expert Sharon Parrott, former OMB official, says funds must be accessed.
House Democrats note actions jeopardizing food security, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts, and that USDA has funds to cover November benefits.