New York City Council
Committee on General Welfare
Dec 19, 2024
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09:30 AM
4 min
Summary
A vote. The committee unanimously passes Resolution 227-A, calling on Congress to pass and the President to sign a renewed Farm Bill that increases funding for life-saving food aid, including SNAP benefits.
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Council Member Diana Ayala introduces the vote on Resolution 227-A and provides context on food insecurity
Council Member Diana Ayala, chair of the General Welfare Committee, introduces the vote on Resolution 227-A, which calls for Congress to pass and the President to sign a renewed Farm …
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Council Member Brewer's remarks on Resolution 227-A and the Farm Bill
Council Member Gale A. Brewer delivers remarks on Resolution 227-A, which calls for a renewed Farm Bill with increased funding for food aid. She highlights the food insecurity issues in …
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Vote outcome for Resolution 227-A
The committee has adopted Resolution 227-A with a unanimous vote. The vote tally is as follows: - Yeas (In favor): 8 - Nays (Against): 0 - Abstentions: 0 Resolution 227-A, …
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