(Washington, DC) -  Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., M.D., (R-South Louisiana) issued the following statement after passage of legislation he introduced, the Welfare Integrity Now (WIN) for Children and Families Act (H.R. 3567), passed the House of Representatives earlier today:

“Congress has an obligation to make sure taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately. This legislation stops waste, fraud, and abuse within the welfare program. It protects the public interest by ensuring money meant to help Americans get back on their feet is used for that very purpose. Providing access to welfare funds on EBT cards in strip clubs, liquor stores, and casinos was never the intent of the program. This bill holds states responsible for protecting taxpayer funds while continuing to provide the support many American families need during these difficult times.”

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Congressman Boustany appeared on FOX’s “Your World with Neil Cavuto” earlier today  to speak about this legislation. Watch the interview here.