Articles tagged under: budget reconciliation
Big, Beautiful Bill Called ‘Fiscal Malpractice’
Published June 29, 2025
The budget reconciliation bill is facing criticism from the Environmental Working Group, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and Taxpayers for Common Sense. Joshua Sewell is the director for research and policy for the taxpayer watchdog group and said President Trump’s Big,…Farm Policy Provisions Found in Budget Bill
Published May 19, 2025
The budget reconciliation bill moving through the House increases reference prices and farm program payment limits. It allows farmers to add base acres for ARC and PLC programs. The coverage for Dairy Margin Coverage expands and doubles the money for…NFU President Urges Unified Farm Bill Approach
Published May 15, 2025
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew responded to the House Agriculture Committee’s reconciliation bill, saying he appreciates efforts to strengthen crop insurance, the farm safety net, and conservation programs. However, Larew criticized the process, warning that dividing farm and nutrition…Bill Cuts SNAP, Boosting Farm Programs
Published May 15, 2025
The House Agriculture Committee passed its reconciliation bill on a 29-25 party-line vote. It cuts $290 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over the next decade while adding $60 billion to farm program funding.Lawmakers Eye Memorial Day for Budget Reconciliation
Published May 14, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson wants the budget reconciliation bill passed by Memorial Day. "I don't know that's going to be the case or not, but there is a desire to get something done as quickly as possible," said Jim Callan,…Fedorchak Criticizes ‘Fear-Mongering’ in Farm Bill Debate
Published May 9, 2025
North Dakota Representative Julie Fedorchak is pushing back against the strategy adopted by the Democrats in the ongoing farm bill discussions. “It’s disappointing to see the Democrats with their fear-mongering, and that is what it is, what we’re trying to…A Two-Step Approach for the Farm Bill
Published May 9, 2025
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman supports a two-step approach to the next farm bill, starting with risk management tools. “I’d really like to get the risk management tools done in reconciliation, set those aside, and then come back and…Budget Reconciliation Delay
Published May 2, 2025
A planned markup of the reconciliation bill has apparently been pushed back another week. The House Agriculture Committee was expected to tackle cost-cutting Tuesday or Wednesday. Potential cuts to the food stamp program are the biggest hurdle. Committee Chair Glenn…Reconciliation Process Likely Included in Early May Ag Committee Hearing
Published April 22, 2025
According to Politico, the House Agriculture Committee could mark up it portion of the budget reconciliation package as soon as May 8. Each committee will be asked to make adjustments that will be included in the White House domestic agenda.…