Pearch: Must Continue Nutrition Assistance Funding

Statement

Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted in favor of H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act.

"While I was disappointed that the House failed to pass the Nutrition Assistance reauthorization I voted for earlier this year, today's vote will protect funding for the programs struggling New Mexicans rely on," said Pearce. "Today's bill contains commonsense reforms to improve our nutrition assistance programs. Included is language that brings assistance programs in line with 1996 welfare reform that mandated work requirements, so that able-bodied people are able to get back on their feet and help themselves, while funding remains in place to assist those who are unable to work. And, the bill contains precise and effective reforms to combat fraud and abuse within the program, while ensuring that the Americans who have fallen on hard times get the support they rely on. Today's legislation will save $39 billion over the next decade, and will create a better nutrition program -- both for those who need assistance and for the American taxpayer."

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