Madam Speaker. I rise in opposition to the Republican cuts to food stamps under this reconciliation budget. an incredible total loss of $844 million. $844 million that comes directly from people In this country who are struggling to feed themselves and their families $844 million from people who can least afford such a drastic cut. And once again. immigrant families are being treated particularly inhumanely by this Republican plan. And let me be clear. We are talking about denying assistance to legal permanent residents. immigrants who play by the rules. support our communities. and serve In our military. Immigrants who sacrifice so much to come here. immigrants who are frequently among the most vocal supporters of America and the American Dream. Under the Republican plan. 70.000 legal immigrant households will be denied food stamps for an extra 5 years. But if the argument for supporting humane treatment of our immigrant population does not sway you. consider that many of these legal immigrant families include children. kids who are American citizens. kids who will be denied food stamps for an extra 5 years. If you do not see this as unconscionable. I do not know what you see as unconscionable.
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