OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 28, 2025) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to act immediately to prevent 42 million Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans, from losing critical food assistance through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
"Oklahomans who depend on SNAP benefits to feed their families should not be held hostage by the political games of Washington Democrats," said Drummond. "SNAP recipients include hardworking families, elderly Oklahomans on fixed incomes, and people with disabilities who are simply trying to put food on the table. Senate Democrats must act now to ensure these vulnerable Oklahomans don't go hungry. I am proud to stand with President Trump during this shutdown spurred by Democrats."
In a letter to Schumer, Drummond and 17 attorneys general are calling on Schumer to support a resolution to keep the government open and SNAP funded.
"Congress can stop the threat right now by passing a clean continuing resolution that keeps essential services funded and protects those who rely on them," the letter states. "You have the power to prevent a crisis that is entirely avoidable."
The letter follows a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicating that SNAP benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1 if the shutdown persists. The attorneys general urge Schumer "to do what you know is right" by temporarily funding the program.
"Letting those benefits lapse while political negotiations drag on would send the wrong message to every working parent and senior who plays by the rules," the letter emphasizes.
Joining Drummond in signing the letter were the attorneys general of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia.
