SNAP Payments Scheduled to Expire for Over 40 Million Amid Continuing Government Closure

Federal agriculture authorities declared this past weekend that monthly food benefits through a critical national welfare initiatives won't be issued during the coming month because of the continuing government funding lapse.

Shutdown Extends Through Its Third Week

The government shutdown was in its 25th day at the time of the statement, which followed appeals by more than two hundred Congressional Democrats urging the department to access contingency funds to pay for November's food assistance.

“Ultimately, the well has run dry,” the USDA stated. “Currently, there will be no benefits issued” starting next month.

National Consequences

More than 41 million individuals depend on the regular assistance, according to the USDA. In certain states, including New Mexico, use of this assistance affects 21% of residents.

Internal communications seen by journalists indicated that the department decided against using emergency reserves to cover next month's assistance.

Partisan Impasse

Republicans and Democrats are still at odds about the way to finance and restart government operations.

Comments by the director at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities noted that the White House could have acted to prepare in advance to ensure continuous assistance.

“They had the ability and responsibility acted weeks ago to get ready to utilize available money,” the statement continued. “Conversely, officials could opt out in an effort to gain political advantage” as conservative leaders work to pressure Senate Democrats to support a funding package that would reopen federal functions.

Emergency Measures

Governors in two affected states issued emergency declarations in recent days to make money available for hunger relief in anticipation of food benefits expiring next month.

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SNAP Payments Scheduled to Expire for Over 40 Million Amid Continuing Government Closure

Shutdown Extends Through Its Third Week

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