内布拉斯加法案寻求恢复受特朗普时代政策影响的7 000名移民的SNAP福利。
Nebraska bill seeks to restore SNAP benefits for 7,000 immigrants affected by Trump-era policy.
内布拉斯加州立法者正在审议一项法案LB 843,该法案旨在恢复根据特朗普时代政策丧失资格的大约7 000名移民和难民的SNAP福利。
Nebraska lawmakers are considering LB 843, a bill to restore SNAP benefits for about 7,000 immigrants and refugees who lost eligibility under a Trump-era policy.
这项立法寻求一项联邦豁免,以恢复粮食援助,理由是受影响的家庭——其中许多家庭是勤奋工作,为美国的军事努力作出了贡献——现在面临饥饿和不稳定,尽管他们全职工作。
The legislation seeks a federal waiver to reinstate food assistance, arguing that affected families—many of whom are hardworking and contributed to U.S. military efforts—are now facing hunger and instability despite working full-time.
维护者说,政策改变造成了广泛的困难,包括粮食无保障和害怕被驱逐,而国家官员则持中立态度,以技术障碍为由拒绝给予豁免。
Advocates say the policy change has caused widespread hardship, including food insecurity and fear of eviction, while state officials remain neutral, citing technical barriers to a waiver.
该法案完全由联邦政府资助,目前正由卫生与公众服务委员会进行审查。
The bill, fully funded by the federal government, is under review by the Health and Human Services Committee.