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MI HR0205
Resolution
Status
11/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Denise Mentzer
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AI Summary
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Urges President Trump and Congress to take immediate action to ensure SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are issued for November 2025 and throughout any continued lapse in federal appropriations
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Responds to an October 10 directive from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service instructing states to delay November SNAP benefit transmissions to EBT vendors
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Notes that approximately 1.4 million Michigan residents (nearly 13% of households) relied on SNAP in 2024, including households with children (43%), older adults (36%), and persons with disabilities (51%)
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Emphasizes that food banks and pantries lack the capacity and funding to compensate for the loss of SNAP benefits affecting vulnerable populations including children, seniors, veterans, and disabled individuals
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, Secretary of Agriculture, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to strongly urge President Donald J. Trump and the United States Congress to take immediate and deliberate action to ensure the issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for the month of November and for the duration of the continued lapse in appropriations.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
11/4/2025