The Farm Bill has a long definition. Here are a few:
“In the United States, the Farm Bill is a comprehensive omnibus bill and is the federal government’s primary agricultural and food policy instrument. Congress typically passes a new Farm Bill every five or six years. Congress passes permanent legislation. amends provisions of the Act, reauthorizes, amends, or repeals previous temporary farm law provisions and provides new policy provisions for a limited period of time.”
Or another:
“The Farm Bill is a huge, complex piece of legislation that will take many twists and turns as it passes Congress. , we are looking at how it will affect residents in rural areas.”
In the coming months, the report will continue to update you with the latest news on the Farm Bill and opportunities. Some of the provisions of the law relate to food safety.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson is defending his proposal to fund the Farm Bill in order to move it by Memorial Day.
“Those who criticize our funding framework are either ignorant of the details or are being dishonest,” he said.
Mr. Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, also said he would include a reduction alternative to the Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Repeal Act in the farm bill. EATS Act – Previously supported by pork state lawmakers, but opposed by many Capitol Hill Democrats and states
He will also address Proposition 12 of the Farm Bill, the EATS Act. “It would be very respectful of states’ rights and states determining agricultural practices within their borders.”
Thompson said there is a good chance he will get support from Democrats on the committee.
The $1.7 trillion farm bill needs to be finalized by September. That’s because the current bill expires.
Rep. Thompson’s senator, Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), is retiring at the end of the year.
The Farm Bill is updated every five years.Current version passed in 2018
The bill has 12 titles and a wide range of items. Funds can be used for research, universities, local development such as broadband expansion.
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