They do this to try to force them into passing the contuing resolution, opening the door for Republicans to NOT pass ACA healthcare subsidies and gut healthcare for Americans.

"The new notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, (SNAP), used by one in every eight Americans."

This looks like Batman and Earthworm Jim had a child

At least this doesn't put money in Elon's pocket...