Murray, Cortez Masto Introduce New Legislation to Expand Food Assistance for Tribal Households in WA and Across the Country

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"Tribal families and individuals in Washington state and across the country should not be forced to pick between nutrition assistance programs each month when they plainly need, are eligible for, and should have access to both. This legislation is a common-sense fix that will increase food security--making sure fewer people go hungry--and reduce the administrative burdens and hurdles that result from frequent switching between programs. Individuals who are eligible for other food assistance programs, like WIC, can use those benefits on top of SNAP--and there's no reason that the FDPIR benefits that are so important to Tribal communities should not work the same way. I'm glad to be introducing this new bill with my friend, Senator Cortez Masto, and will be working hard to get this passed."

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