Rep. Gabe Vasquez Warns Republican Farm Bill Plan Will Take Food Off the Table for New Mexican Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.-02), who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, shared concerns about House Republicans’ partisan approach to the Farm Bill that would exacerbate food insecurity in New Mexico’s second congressional district, where one in four children are food insecure.

“Since day one, I’ve said that the Farm Bill must help feed our families and support our farmers, ranchers and producers,” said Vasquez. “Under House Republicans’ partisan plan, hungry families in New Mexico would have their benefits cut by $340 million. That is unacceptable, and I will keep fighting to ensure New Mexican families can continue putting food on the table.”

Chairman GT Thompson’s (R-P.A.-15) Farm Bill outline proposes changes to the formula used to determine SNAP benefit amounts, which would result in a $30 billion cut to SNAP benefits nationwide.

SNAP is crucial to ensure Americans stay fed and healthy. According to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, one in five households in the district participate in SNAP. The majority of recipients are children and seniors, with an average of $2 per person, per meal. 

Vasquez is committed to fighting for New Mexico’s families and farmers in this year’s Farm Bill.

###