SNAP funding is running out

The Democrat government shutdown has been going on for 26 days and continues to negatively affect Iowans and the entire country.

Families are struggling to pay their bills, small businesses are losing critical revenue, and federal employees who work hard for our community are working without pay or are furloughed.

Now with the continued shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is at risk of having a lack of funding. That means 267,000 Iowans, including over 100,000 children could lose SNAP because Democrats refuse to reopen the government.

While the program's benefits for October are being paid out, federal officials and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have said there will be no federal funding for SNAP in November if the shutdown does not end.

This means many children could go without quality food because Democrats are willing to let American families suffer to gain political leverage.

Food banks and pantries across Iowa are already experiencing increased demand and they will not be able to meet the needs since more people are requiring assistance because of the shutdown.

If SNAP funding runs out, food banks will be too overrun and unable to fill this gap leaving countless Iowans hungry. This is unacceptable that Democrats are OK with their citizens suffering if it means they can get leverage in political games.

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I have visited many food banks in Iowa, and this past March I stopped by a local food pantry and the Iowa Food Bank Association where I saw firsthand the hard work that is put in and the amount of people they help.

These food banks benefit so many families and make sure they have access to good, healthy food. Their work fighting hunger across our state is making a real impact, and it’s an honor to support their efforts.

The Women, Infants and Children program may also lose funding if the shutdown continues. This program provides food, nutrition education and health care referrals for children up to age five.

These funds are incredibly important to new mothers to be able to get formula, diapers and food for their children. I will continue to stand up for the funding of WIC and SNAP.

I voted to pass the clean continuing resolution through the House of Representatives and have supported opening the government and continuing funding for these essential programs.

I also introduced the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025 to ensure full funding for the SNAP Program during the government shutdown. This bill will let Congress appropriate funding to the SNAP program to resume their services, ensuring uninterrupted assistance.

SNAP funding needs to continue to help support these families, but the Democrats have chosen to vote against a clean, bipartisan CR for the 12th time.

Had a wonderful time visiting the fourth grade class at Southeast Warren Elementary in Milo. We talked about how government works, the three branches, how laws are made and what it means to serve in Congress.

It’s always inspiring to see young Iowans so curious about civics and leadership.

Visited Phoenix Manufacturing in Davenport, a family-owned business and one of the world’s leading producers of plastic closures and packaging solutions.

We discussed the Made in America provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts, workforce retention and training and how investments in reskilling and upskilling can help manufacturers grow and compete.

Proud to see Iowa innovation powering American manufacturing.

Checked in with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig for an update on how our farmers are doing during the shutdown.

We also discussed the Bidenflation hangover driving up input costs, the need for more competition in sourcing fertilizer and our appreciation for how President Trump and the administration are supporting expanded biofuels and opening new trade opportunities for Iowa producers, including in the United Kingdom and Japan.