The Iowa Republicans say the money spent on SNAP could be used more efficiently elsewhere.
"It's these entitlement programs," said Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, who is a co-sponsor on the bill, according to local outlet KCCI. "They're the ones that are growing within the budget and are putting pressure on us being able to fund other priorities."
The bill is currently being reviewed by the state legislature's Health and Human Services committee.
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"It's these entitlement programs," said Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, who is a co-sponsor on the bill, according to local outlet KCCI. "They're the ones that are growing within the budget and are putting pressure on us being able to fund other priorities."
The bill is currently being reviewed by the state legislature's Health and Human Services committee.
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A food bank advocate called the GOP bill "one of the most egregious attempts we've seen over the last many years" to cut back on benefits for the needy.
