Bynum Introduces Two Bills to Protect Food Assistance and Rural Healthcare

Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced two bills with Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02). The Save SNAP Act would protect access to federal food assistance programs across the country, and the Rural Health Resilience Act would provide financial assistance to rural health centers. Both pieces of legislation ensure that Americans everywhere have what they need to thrive.

"Access to necessities like healthcare or food shouldn't be dependent on where you live," said Rep. Bynum. "I am proud to introduce these two bills to make sure rural health centers get the support they need, and Americans across the country have access to the food assistance they rely on."

Under the Republicans' budget bill, states could eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if they cannot or do not meet the new cost-sharing requirements. Congresswoman Bynum's Save SNAP Act would ensure that federal SNAP dollars still go to the states in the event that states cannot meet the new requirements.

Congresswoman Bynum also introduced the Rural Health Resilience Act, which creates a low-interest loan program to help rural health centers avoid closures or reductions in essential services, preserving access to care in underserved areas.

Read the full bill text of the Save SNAP Act HERE.

Read the full bill text of the Rural Health Resilience Act HERE.

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