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State of Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee

Governor McKee Issues Statement on Court Rulings Ordering Trump Administration to Use Contingency Funds to Support SNAP

Published on Friday, October 31, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI —Governor Dan McKee today issued a statement on court rulings ordering the Trump Administration to use contingency funds to support SNAP.

“I’m encouraged that the courts confirmed what I've been saying all along: President Trump has the authority and responsibility to use SNAP contingency funds to prevent families from going hungry.

But let’s be clear: because President Trump has been dragging his feet on releasing these funds, it’s still uncertain when families will actually see relief and in what amount. The President could act right now and authorize the funds ahead of Monday’s hearing and that’s what he should do. Rhode Islanders can’t wait. They need food now, and I'm going to continue to do everything I can to support them.”

Date

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 16:41