•     "No person or family in America should go hungry because of the government shutdown. The simplest solution is for the government to be reopened immediately, but short of that, we must pass legislation that will provide relief for the people who need it the most." Source: Rep. Kevin Kiley (Republican, California, District 3) 

•     "SNAP keeps families stable during difficult times by ensuring they can buy groceries and put food on the dinner table. It’s not a distant policy; it’s our neighbors’ lifeline, with one in eight Americans depending on it. That’s why I co-sponsored the Keep SNAP Funded Act. This bill ensures that benefits continue and Miami families don’t lose vital support during the shutdown. Food should never be used as a political weapon." Source: Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican, Florida, District 27)