House Democrats leader Hakeem Jeffries asserted that 20 percent of veteran households depend on food stamps, but this figure has been debunked. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities clarified that only about 8 percent of veterans actually rely on SNAP assistance. Jeffries's statement came in response to proposed Republican cuts to federal safety net programs, but his claims lacked supporting evidence. Further analysis showed veterans experience higher rates of food insecurity compared to nonveterans, highlighting ongoing issues with economic resources for this demographic.
Jeffries's claim that 20% of veteran households depend on SNAP is inaccurate; the real figure is around 8%, according to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities indicated that veterans were 7% more likely to experience food insecurity than nonveterans even after adjusting for various characteristics.
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