Washington (Nexstar)-a growing number of states asks the Federal Government to tighten the restrictions on the purchased objects with food brands in order to promote healthier eating habits with low-income Americans.
The governors in Indiana, Arkansas and West Virginia lead the indictment and ask the US Ministry of Agriculture (USDA) to operate the operate of the usage program for additional nutritional programs (SNAP) for articles such as Soda, Candy and other junk foods.
“The health crisis is not a partisan problem,” said US Agriculture Minister Brooke Rollins. “And hopefully output taxpayers with carefully, there is no partisan problems.”
The move argue that it is about promoting a better diet and reducing long -term health care costs. However, critics say that it limits the personal selection and stigmatizes families with low incomes.
“If these families want to spend money on this junk food, that’s their choice,” added Rollins. “But taxpayers should be spent more responsibly.”
Despite the demands for reforms, there are questions about whether the prohibition of certain foods will actually improve the health results.
Rollins pointed out the significant costs of the program.
“Of the $ 110 billion, which we spend on food brands-not for all nutritional programs, but only food brands-are the greatest costs for the cost of sugar-containing drinks.”
In the meantime, the Republicans of the congress pursue a different approach – the depth that uses Snap. The latest version of the “Big Beautiful Bill Act” contains extended work requirements for certain recipients.
Rob Rodgers with America volunteers, a group that works with disadvantaged communities, expressed concerns about changes – especially in rural areas.
“I worry about changes that affect children and nutrition programs, since this is important here, especially in the rural areas of Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi,” said Rodgers.
The Senate is expected to start working on the draft law if the congress returns next week.
