US Passes $390 Billion Farm Bill
The US Farm Bill, which governs various agricultural policies including crop insurance and school lunches, is scheduled for a vote in Congress. Most Republicans voted in support of the bill while most Democrats voted against it. Chairman Thompson was credited with bringing the bill forward. Democratic Representative Jim McGovern commented on the bill's progress earlier this week. The legislation's journey through Congress has been described as difficult. The bill aims to address agricultural and energy policy issues. The proposed farm bill includes $187 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). According to the Congressional Budget Office, this figure represents approximately a 20% reduction in benefits for low-income and poor individuals. The cuts are expected to impact the program over the course of the year.
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“The Farm Bill shapes everything from school launches to crop insurance. It's finally headed to a vote in Congress.”
“Farm Bill shapes everything from school lunches to crop insurance. It's finally headed to a vote in Congress.”
“to crop insurance. It's finally headed to a vote in Congress.”
“the Farm Bill is finally up for a vote on the House floor this morning. We'll be talking about the Farm Bill, what's at stake for farmers and for millions of Americans, and what's been the holdup?”
“low income people, But a new farm bill hasn't passed since 20...”
“Now the Farm Bill is finally up for a vote on the House floor this morning. We'll be talking about the Farm Bill, what's at stake for farmers and for millions of Americans, and what's been the holdup?”
“Now the Farm Bill is finally up for a vote on the House floor this morning.”
“a new farm bill hasn't passed since 20... to pass a bill that so many lawmakers actually want to vote for.”
“Now the Farm Bill is finally up for a vote on the House floor this morning. We'll be talking about the Farm Bill, what's at stake for farmers and for millions of Americans”
“the effort to pass a Farm Bill, it's been... on the House floor, two day, finally, Leah, the effort to pass a Farm Bill... eventually are expected to vote on the bill today after much delay. And you know, this bill in some ways is a continuation of the prior Farm Bill which was passed in 2018. It costs about $500 billion over five years.”
“It costs about $500 billion over five years. And most of that spending is on nutrition programs”
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