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House Rejects Trump Tariffs on Canada

Published February 12, 2026

In a largely symbolic vote, the House narrowly passed a resolution of disapproval regarding the President’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada. Six Republicans joined the Democrats in rejecting the Trump tariffs. House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to block the…

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,…

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Freedom Caucus Wants CR Extension

Published February 22, 2024

The House Freedom Caucus is calling for a year-long extension to the stopgap spending bill. The current continuing resolution to fund the government has deadlines of March 1 and March 8. In a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, the conservative…

Congress to Consider Another Stopgap Spending Package

Published January 15, 2024

Congressional leaders took steps over the weekend to avoid a government shutdown. This deal calls for another continuing resolution to fund parts of the government, including USDA, until March 1. The rest of the agencies would have enough money to…

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One-Year Farm Bill Extension Likely

Published November 13, 2023

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to avoid a government shutdown includes an extension of the current farm bill by one year. The four leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committee Committees released a statement Sunday saying they were able…

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Positive Projections for Farm Bill Progress

Published November 2, 2023

Speaker Mike Johnson wants to have the farm bill on the House floor by late December. Livestock Marketing Association Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs Chelsea Good describes that as an aggressive timeline but remains optimistic. A short-term farm…

GOP Lawmakers Seek Timely Farm Bill Passage

Published October 29, 2023

Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson seeking swift passage of the farm bill. Sixty House Republicans joined Finstad in the letter including North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong, South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson, Minnesota Representative Michelle…

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Johnson Calls for December Farm Bill Action

Published October 26, 2023

In a letter to his fellow Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson said his plan is to pass a new farm bill in December. Before that, Johnson wants Congress to pass all 12 appropriations bills, including the ag spending bill during…

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House Rejects Trump Tariffs on Canada

Lawmakers Eye Memorial Day for Budget Reconciliation

Freedom Caucus Wants CR Extension

Congress to Consider Another Stopgap Spending Package

One-Year Farm Bill Extension Likely

Positive Projections for Farm Bill Progress

GOP Lawmakers Seek Timely Farm Bill Passage

Johnson Calls for December Farm Bill Action

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