Dear Members of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation:
On behalf of public health experts, medical professionals, and medical institutions, we thank you for your continued support for federal nutrition programs, especially the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and other vital supports including Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
As Congress considers budget proposals with significant cuts and restrictions to our nation’s safety net, including SNAP and child nutrition programs, Medicaid, and TANF, we want to express our deep concern about the harmful impact these changes will have on the health and well-being of our nation. These cuts will be especially devastating for those least able to buffer themselves – among them, households with low incomes, older adults, children, and people with disabilities. We write to you to ask you to work with your colleagues to protect SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and other critical safety net programs from devastating cuts and restrictions.