Puerto Rico’s Governor, Resident Commissioner Advocate for SNAP Benefits

WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than a third of Puerto Ricans live below the poverty line and rely on federal food assistance. On Capitol Hill, Puerto Rican officials are advocating for Puerto Ricans to receive SNAP benefits. Thier calls to change the island’s food assistance program comes at a time when congress is looking to cut costs. They share how this legislation differs from previous bills with the same goal.