The GOP's #FarmBill includes the RESTORE Act to help people with prior drug offenses get food benefits, but cutting $27B from #SNAP is criticized. Chairman Thompson's bipartisan efforts and support for agriculture sectors are noted. Lawmakers express dedication to supporting farmers and ensuring the Farm Bill benefits growers and producers. However, House Republicans' proposed cuts to SNAP face strong opposition for potentially impacting thousands of households' access to nutritious food.
Big week ahead in the House Agriculture Committee, where my colleagues and I will meet to consider the new five-year Farm Bill. I’ll be sharing more throughout the week about this critically important bill for rural Southern Illinois, starting with my interview with @brownfield:
American farmers feed our country & the world. Expanding markets for #agriculture exports is good for farmers in #Ohio & beyond! I’m looking forward to pushing the #FarmBill forward this week to strengthen rural economies & ensure our policies help farmers, not hold them back! https://t.co/V4f7pdT9f3
Absolutely infuriating to see House Republicans try to slash SNAP benefits once again. This is callous and cruel. https://t.co/OdUEFhGer8
Republicans are proposing the largest cuts to SNAP in nearly 30 years. Without this vital benefit, over 40k households in #IL03 could lose access to nutritious food. As I’ve done before with WIC, I am ready to fight inhumane cuts that impact vital programs #IL03 depends on and to…
Met with Eastside chef Karma & other restaurateurs this week about the importance of the Farm Bill & how critical conservation and nutrition programs are to our local restaurants and WA families. I’ll continue fighting for a strong Farm Bill that supports families & farmers. https://t.co/9VyNA4Rou3
During my Farm Bill Listening Tour, I heard Iowans’ priorities for the Farm Bill. I’m excited to share our victories in this once-in-a-five year bill. https://t.co/pp8eXmFgGI
Did you know that OVER 90% of the farms in #IL13 are family farms? 🚜 I’m proud to serve on the @HouseAgDems where my colleagues and I are working hard to ensure that the next Farm Bill supports growers and producers across the Heartland. https://t.co/lLOJnpQUbw
Great week to put farmers first. #FarmBill https://t.co/p8ORqTqukh
.@BeefUSA: "Since 2023, Chairman Thompson has gone to great lengths to meet with America's cattle producers in every region of the country and craft a farm bill that supports their unique needs." #FarmBill https://t.co/wgjlZIEmxg
.@PlantBasedProds: "we are pleased to see support for the bipartisan efforts to grow the sector included in Chairman Thompson's farm bill work." #FarmBill https://t.co/mGPztwoQ1j
It's unfortunate that the GOP's #FarmBill pits 2 crucial groups against each other. My RESTORE Act, included in the bill, helps people with prior drug offenses get food benefits—a positive step. But cutting $27B from #SNAP is unacceptable. We must do better for American families. https://t.co/XMrI2TcXdI