(FOX40.COM) — Congressman Kevin Kiley announced that he is co-sponsoring the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025, as millions face potentially losing access to the program during the government shutdown.

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In a press release sent out on Thursday, Rep. Kiley stated that the bill ensures that SNAP recipients continue receiving benefits throughout the shutdown, while also providing retroactive payments for any missed benefits on or after Sept. 30.

“No person or family in America should go hungry because of the government shutdown,” Rep. Kiley said. “The simplest solution is for the government to be reopened immediately, but short of that, we must pass legislation that will provide relief for the people who need it t

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