Congress works to finalize bipartisan farm bill before year-end
What happened
Congressional staffers are working to prepare the House and Senate versions of a farm bill for negotiation. The goal is for the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture committees to finalize a bipartisan bill before the end of the session. Key negotiations involve issues like mandatory country-of-origin labels for beef (MCOOL) and cost structure changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Why it matters
The legislation addresses the core policy and regulatory structure of the farm sector. Leaders are determined to pass the bill this year, despite bipartisan division over issues like MCOOL and SNAP cost changes.
House members and producers are seeking updated farm bill legislation.
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Who's involved
- HouseThe House is working to finalize the farm bill legislation.
- Amy KlobucharAmy Klobuchar is involved in legislative efforts regarding the bill.
- Angie CraigAngie Craig is involved in legislative efforts regarding the bill.
- Glenn ThompsonGlenn Thompson is the House Agriculture Chairman involved in negotiations.
- senateThe Senate is involved in the negotiation process for the farm bill.
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The entities involved
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Amy Klobuchar
American lawyer and politician (born 1960)
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Angie Craig
American politician (born 1972)