‘Don’t ask the taxpayer to pay for it’

Marginalized groups who could be affected by this include those “living in areas with insufficient jobs, older adults up to age 65, parents of school-age children, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and youth who have aged out of foster care,” according to the organization.

In January, Blavity reported that the Trump administration sought to change SNAP, which could affect millions of recipients. Rollins’ goal to prioritize healthy food items under the program is similar to the Healthy SNAP Act bill Oklahoma Rep. Josh Brecheen introduced to ensure recipients only buy healthy foods with their benefits.

“If someone wants to buy junk food on their own dime, that’s up to them. But what we’re saying is, don’t ask the taxpayer to pay for it and then also expect the taxpayer to pick up the tab for the resulting health consequences,” Brecheen said, according to AL.com. “Americans know this is common sense.”

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