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This resolution urges Michigan's two U.S. Senators, Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters, to support H.R. 5371, a bill designed to reopen the federal government and restore funding for critical programs. The resolution highlights the potential negative impacts of the government shutdown, particularly on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food benefits to approximately 1.5 million Michigan residents. The document notes that the federal government has indicated it will freeze SNAP benefits starting November 1, 2025, and emphasizes that hundreds of thousands of federal employees are already experiencing financial hardship by being furloughed or working without pay. By supporting H.R. 5371, the resolution aims to provide short-term funding to restart government operations and ensure continued support for essential services that many Michigan families depend on, including the Double Up Food Bucks program that encourages purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables. The resolution also instructs that copies be sent directly to Senators Slotkin and Peters to formally communicate this request.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SR-0085