Rep. Mark Harris, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina, posted a series of statements on January 13, 2026, addressing issues related to language requirements for driver’s licenses, administration of SNAP benefits, and law enforcement.
In a post made at 17:39 UTC, Harris wrote: “No English = No Driver’s License. If someone can’t speak or understand English, then they shouldn’t be able to get a driver’s license. It’s as simple as that.”
Later the same day at 18:03 UTC, Harris commented on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), stating: “SNAP benefits are 100% federally funded, the state just administers it. Too many states abuse that power. Maryland officials allegedly left food stamp errors uncorrected to dodge $240 MILLION in federal penalties—using a program meant to feed the poor to hide failure.” The SNAP program is primarily funded by the federal government but administered by individual states.
At 18:18 UTC on January 13, Harris addressed law enforcement and immigration policy with another statement: “If you break the law, you will face consequences. If you assault an officer, you will face consequences. If you impede ICE’s mission, you will face consequences.”
The comments regarding SNAP reflect ongoing debates about oversight and accountability in state administration of federally funded welfare programs.
