FMI Encourages Technology Innovation in SNAP

ARLINGTON, VA – Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Chief Public Policy Officer and Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Jennifer Hatcher issued the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Nutrition hearing “The Next Farm Bill: SNAP Technology and Modernization”. The witnesses’ testimony focused on payments systems technologies and operations.

Hatcher commented:

"We have enjoyed working with the Committee and look forward to continuing the dialogue to find ways to use technology to make SNAP more efficient; ensure program integrity and better serve all customers."

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