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SNAP Benefits Would Be Expanded Under New Bill

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Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Democratic Representatives Alma Adams of North Carolina and Greg Casar of Texas introduced the Food Secure Strikers Act this week .

SNAP offers monthly food assistance to low- and no-income households.

In 2023 , roughly 42.1 million people relied on SNAP per month, making up 12.6 percent of U.S. residents.