John, the world is in the grip of a devastating hunger crisis. And right here in the United States, millions of children are growing up on empty stomachs and facing a long summer without school meals.
The Farm Bill is the most important legislation you’ve probably never heard of. It includes the largest nutrition assistance program in the nation, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps.
Republicans, Democrats and independents support the Farm Bill, John. It does a huge amount of good – and it’s being renewed, which gives us a chance to make sure it helps as many children as possible.
