The federal government just made getting food harder for thousands of immigrant Nebraskans. Our state needs to stand up and say NO!
H.R.1, or the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, was passed into law by Congress in July. That law changes eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) in ways that will remove around 7,000 refugees, asylees, and other lawfully-present immigrants from food assistance in our state, causing strain on emergency food pantries, stress for families and hunger in children.
✅ LB843, introduced by Senator Victor Rountree, protects Nebraskans’ access to food by reversing eligibility changes that prevent refugees, asylees, and other immigrants from participating in SNAP.
Will you tell Senators to pass this important SNAP food access legislation?
A public hearing for this bill is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19 after 1:30 PM in front of the Health and Human Services Committee. You can attend the hearing in person, stream it online, or submit an online comment in support of LB843.
How to submit a comment:
- On the bill page for LB843 click “Submit Comments Online”
- Read through the pop-up notification and click “I Understand”
- Click “Yes” on the “Include Comment in Public Hearing Record” question, if you want your comment to be part of the public record
- Fill out your personal information and use your email to confirm submission
- Write your comment in the “Written Statement” box
- Complete the reCAPTCHA prompt (“I am not a robot”)
- Click “Submit Comment”
- Check for an email once you’ve submitted the comment form to confirm your submission
Thank you for standing up for food access for ALL Nebraskans!
