A Threat to America’s Children: The Trump Administration’s Proposed Changes to Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
BACKGROUND
On February 5 and 6, 2020, the Committee on Oversight and Reform will be conducting an in-depth, two-day series of hearings held by four of its subcommittees to examine the negative effects of regulations proposed by the Trump Administration relating to children. This unique and extensive series of hearings will assess the detrimental impact of the Administration’s actions on child poverty, housing, hunger, and health.
CHAIR KRISHNAMOORTHI'S OPENING STATEMENT
CHAIRWOMAN MALONEY'S OPENING STATEMENT
WITNESSES
Ms. Lisa Davis
Senior Vice President
No Kid Hungry Campaign, Share Our Strength
Mr. Zach Pethan
Principal, Jefferson Elementary
Sheboygan Area School District
Ms. Diane Sullivan
Advocate
Witnesses to Hunger
Ms. Tega Toney
Teacher, Oak Hill High School
Fayette County Schools
Mr. Sam Adolphsen (Minority Witness)
Policy Director
Foundation for Government Accountability