US EditionFlorida Democrats Urge DeSantis to Issue Emergency Declaration with SNAP Benefits at Risk because of Shutdown
Florida Democrats request Governor DeSantis to use state emergency funds to maintain food aid for 2.8 million SNAP recipients amid a federal funding lapse.
- All 43 Florida Democratic members urged DeSantis on Oct. 28 to use emergency powers to prevent SNAP benefits from expiring Nov. 1.
- Because the federal shutdown began Oct. 1, the USDA said it would not tap $6 billion in contingency funds while $9 billion is needed to cover SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1.
- SNAP serves 2.8 million Floridians, supporting more than 1.5 million children, while local food banks and pantries report overwhelming demand and depleted supplies.
- Florida lawmakers argue the state could act now by tapping reserves, noting the $5 billion rainy day fund that Governor Ron DeSantis could use while the Trump administration refuses emergency funds or reimbursements.
- Several states and Washington, D.C., sued Nov. 1, 2025, to compel federal payment amid Senate filibuster requiring 60 votes.
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State Democrats urge Florida Gov. DeSantis to declare state of emergency to address impending loss of SNAP benefits
All 43 Democratic state legislators in Florida asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency ahead of the impending expiration of SNAP benefits.
Democratic Lawmakers Urge DeSantis To Declare Emergency and Buy Supplies for Food Pantries
Florida Democrats in the Legislature are imploring Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency and use state money to buy food and direct it to food pantries as nearly 3 million people lose access to a federal food assistance program. The post Democratic Lawmakers Urge DeSantis To Declare Emergency and Buy Supplies for Food Pantries appeared first on FlaglerLive.
Florida Democrats urge DeSantis to issue emergency declaration with SNAP benefits at risk because of shutdown
Florida Democratic legislators are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency on food insecurity, as nearly 3 million Floridians face potential loss of federal food assistance if the government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1.
Legislative Democrats urge DeSantis to declare emergency, fill food pantries
Florida Democrats want governor to declare state of emergency over the impending SNAP losses. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Florida Democrats in the Legislature are imploring Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency and use state money to buy food and direct it to food pantries as nearly 3 million people lose access to a federal food assistance program. Led by Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman, D-Boynton Beach, and her H…
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