Iowa House Republicans are proposing restrictions on the state's SNAP benefits that could dramatically limit what foods recipients can get at the store. The bill's proposes restrictions include no fresh meats, no white grains and no sliced cheese.
Iowa House Republicans are proposing restrictions on the state's SNAP benefits that could dramatically limit what foods recipients can get at the store.The new bill introduces cumbersome rules that dictate what families can or can't buy at the grocery stores, said Luke Elzinga, spokesperson for DMARC, a local food nonprofit.also targets Medicaid and several other public assistance programs. Nearly 40 House Republicans have co-sponsored the bill.
A portion of the bill recommends narrowing SNAP food purchases to only what is on the state's approvedProposed restrictions: No white grains — people can only purchase 100% whole wheat bread, brown rice and 100% whole wheat pasta.No fresh meats — people can purchase only canned products like canned tuna or canned salmon.A House subcommittee will consider the bill.
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