'Decimates Food Assistance For 42 Million Americans': Deborah Ross Blasts GOP's 'Big Ugly Law'

During remarks on the House Floor, Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC) tore into the Republicans' key piece of legislation.

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00:00Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute.

00:08Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn Republicans' big, ugly law, which decimates food assistance

00:15for 42 million Americans, including millions of children, seniors, veterans, and people

00:21with disabilities. Erica from Wilson, North Carolina, had this to say about SNAP. As a

00:29grandmother who's having to raise my granddaughter, this program helps me. I survived three heart

00:35attacks, yet I'm still able to make sure my granddaughter is taken care of. At a time

00:42when so many families are struggling to put food on the table, why would we take away a

00:48lifeline that millions of Americans rely on? This past weekend, I visited Christ the King

00:55Lutheran Church in Cary, North Carolina, where I saw firsthand, indispensable work to combat

01:02food insecurity in our own community. Republicans have abandoned vulnerable, hungry people to

01:10pay for tax cuts for billionaires. It's shameful and un-American. Thank you, and I yield back.

01:16For what purpose does the gentleman from Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr. Speaker, I request the

01:23animals consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my-