ICYMI: Nunn continues to support cuts to SNAP
Rep. Nunn doubles down on his commitment to take food away from families and hurt farmers
Last week, the House Agricultural Committee marked up and passed their version of the farm bill and Representative Zach Nunn took the opportunity to double down on devastating SNAP cuts and tariffs that are hurting Iowa farmers and families.
Nunn has consistently supported and voted for tariffs that have driven up prices. He also voted for cuts to health care programs that will leave tens of thousands of Iowans at risk of losing health care and already caused one rural medical clinic in his district to close. Iowans overwhelmingly support SNAP as food insecurity rises, but Nunn voted seven times to keep devastating SNAP cuts in place, making it harder for hungry Iowans to receive assistance while SNAP participation in the state is hitting the lowest level since 2008.
Nunn voted against several amendments including:
Seven that would have undone parts of the massive SNAP cuts in the Republican Tax Law that have put 23,000 Iowans at risk of losing some SNAP benefits, including one that would protect veterans from harmful SNAP cuts.
Restoring a school meal program the Trump administration cancelled in March 2025, which would benefit local small farms, child care facilities and schools.
One that would provide support to families and farmers who are suffering under the Republican-backed tariffs.
Funding to rural hospitals facing revenue losses, including due to the health care cuts in the Republican Tax Law.
One that would help prevent the reckless implementation of tariffs on agricultural products.
In response to this version of the bill, Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman said:
“Almost all of our farmers are losing money on what they grow. The Farm Bill is meant to provide some stability, right? It’s supposed to update those supports that are there for farmers and for rural communities. This Farm Bill version doesn’t do it. We need an improved safety net for farmers.”