LB319 would end the lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for people with certain drug felony convictions, letting them get help if they join or finish a treatment program. The bill also planned to raise income limits and reduce asset limits for SNAP.
The Nebraska State Senate passed LB319 on May 14, 2025 by a vote of 32 to 17. We have assigned pluses to the nays because SNAP is a socialist, and unconstitutional, federally funded program that enables government dependency and erodes personal responsibility. This bill seeks to broaden SNAP’s reach by enabling felons to use taxpayer-funded benefits, further entrenching reliance on government aid. Federal programs always come with strings attached, increasing state dependence on federal oversight while diminishing individual freedom and accountability. Additionally, SNAP selectively benefits certain groups, allowing the government to help some, but not others. Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution does not authorize social-welfare programs, and states should not be complicit in advancing federal welfare expansion.
