Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Potential for Multi-State SNAP Litigation

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement regarding access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is also referred to as 3SquaresVermont and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards:

"In the absence of the federal government acting to ensure that millions of vulnerable Americans have access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits they desperately need, states, including Vermont, are contemplating possible steps to support these vulnerable households and their families. These households include low-income families with children, veterans, older Vermonters, and individuals with disabilities.

"Even with state efforts, the lack of federal SNAP funding will disrupt the lives of over 63,000 Vermonters and could cause real harm. This is another area where there is bipartisan support for a lawsuit seeking to require the federal government to release contingency funding it has available for emergencies. I have directed my administration to work with Attorney General Clark to support a multi-state lawsuit."

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