China and Other Factors Cloud Farm Bill Debate
On Capitol Hill today, I saw firsthand the public relations battle brewing over this legislation. A battle that ties food aid for needy families with crop subsidies for American farmers may stall efforts to renew a sweeping agricultural policy law, forcing Congress to consider delaying action on the $1.5 trillion proposal until after this fall’s elections.
On May 1st, Glenn Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture made the following statement regarding the title-by-title overview of “the bipartisan policies and priorities included in the 2024 farm bill:”
"This bill is a product of an extensive and transparent process, which included soliciting feedback from Members of both political parties, stakeholder input from across the nation, and some tough conversations. Each title of this farm bill reflects a commitment to the American farmer and viable pathways to funding those commitments, and is equally responsive to the politics of the 118th Congress. The Committee on Agriculture will markup this bill on May 23, and I hope for unanimous support in this endeavor to bring stability to producers, protect our nation’s food security, and revitalize rural America."
Link to the title-by-title document.
