I grew up in rural poverty with a single mother, relying on food stamps and subsidized school lunches to get by.
That is why I take SNAP integrity seriously. Fraud in the system doesnāt just exist in theory, it diverts resources from children, seniors, and veterans who depend on them.
We can and must protect both compassion and accountability in these programs.
And to my Republican colleagues, I reject the idea that we lack the resources to feed our people or invest in American agriculture. We can and should do both responsibly.
This farm bill delivers on that balance. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to put politics aside and support this farm bill.