Floor SpeechNeutral2026-04-21

HUNGER IN AMERICA IS ON THE RISE

TaxesTradeVeteransAgriculture

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On 2026-04-21, Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA-2) delivered a floor speech titled "HUNGER IN AMERICA IS ON THE RISE" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered trade policy, veterans affairs.

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HUNGER IN AMERICA IS ON THE RISE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3006] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HUNGER IN AMERICA IS ON THE RISE (Mr. McGOVERN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, hunger in America is on the rise. Food prices are through the roof. Half of Americans are struggling to afford groceries in this terrible Trump economy. Trump and this Republican Congress have prioritized tax breaks for billionaires, illegal wars, and tariffs that have all come at the expense of cheaper goods for the American people. Now, they are advancing a farm bill next week that locks in their $187 billion cut to SNAP enacted as part of their big, ugly bill in July for the next 5 years. That terrible policy enacted to give tax breaks to billionaires has already stolen basic food benefits from over 2.5 million veterans, seniors, and families with teenagers. Some of the worst provisions haven't even gone into effect yet. SNAP provides people with about 2 bucks per meal to afford nutritious groceries. That is it. Republicans are decimating this program, making it even more difficult for families to afford food. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues who care about making food more affordable for working people to join me in voting ``hell no'' on this disastrous Republican farm bill and not be complicit in increasing hunger in America. For God's sake, let's come together to end hunger now. ____________________

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HUNGER IN AMERICA IS ON THE RISE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3006] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HUNGER IN AMERICA IS ON THE RISE (Mr. McGOVERN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, hunger in America is on the rise. Food prices are through the roof. Half of Americans are struggling to afford groceries in this terrible Trump economy. Trump and this Republican Congress have prioritized tax breaks for billionaires, illegal wars, and tariffs that have all come at the expense of cheaper goods for the American people. Now, they are advancing a farm bill next week that locks in their $187 billion cut to SNAP enacted as part of their big, ugly bill in July for the next 5 years. That terrible policy enacted to give tax breaks to billionaires has already stolen basic food benefits from over 2.5 million veterans, seniors, and families with teenagers. Some of the worst provisions haven't even gone into effect yet. SNAP provides people with about 2 bucks per meal to afford nutritious groceries. That is it. Republicans are decimating this program, making it even more difficult for families to afford food. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues who care about making food more affordable for working people to join me in voting ``hell no'' on this disastrous Republican farm bill and not be complicit in increasing hunger in America. For God's sake, let's come together to end hunger now. ____________________