Articles tagged under: SNAP
‘Catastrophic’ Impact Seen with SNAP Cuts
Published May 22, 2025
The budget reconciliation bill passed by the House includes nearly $300 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Dan Narr is the executive director of the ICA Food Shelf in the Twin Cities and describes these cuts as…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.Hoeven Advocates for FSA Staff and Crop Insurance Reforms
Published May 9, 2025
Senator John Hoeven is working to secure vital reforms for North Dakota farmers, focusing on updated farm policies and international trade agreements. Speaking from his office on Capitol Hill, Hoeven emphasized the importance of maintaining front-line staff, particularly in FSA…Thompson Defends Farm Bill SNAP Provisions
Published May 7, 2025
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT Thompson defends proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, insisting they are bipartisan and designed to strengthen program integrity. “You’ll see that these are program integrity measures, which are all designed to make…SNAP Cost-Sharing Plan Called a Shell Game
Published May 7, 2025
At a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig criticized Republican proposals to shift Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program costs to states. “What we're hearing about through the great work of all of you in…Policy Expert: Farm Safety Net in Danger
Published March 15, 2025
At the National Farmers Union Convention, farm policy leaders discussed the future of the farm bill and the potential impact of budget cuts. Emily Pliscott, an economist and policy staffer for Representative Angie Craig, warned that deeper cuts to nutrition…Policy Experts Seek Better Safety Net for Farmers
Published March 13, 2025
At the National Farmers Union Convention, agricultural policy leaders addressed key farm policy challenges, including legislative uncertainty in Washington. "I think right now, the easiest way to describe Capitol Hill is a bit chaotic," said Brad Weddelman, majority chief economist,…Watne: Farmers Need Strong Safety Nets in Farm Bill
Published March 9, 2025
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is pushing for a strong farm bill that protects key safety net programs. Watne warns that cuts to programs like SNAP and crop insurance could stall progress, making it harder for farmers to…House GOP Seeks $230 Billion in SNAP Cuts
Published February 13, 2025
House leadership has released its budget resolution, which calls for a $230 billion cut over ten years for the agriculture committee. Those cuts would likely come from SNAP benefits. In addition to low-income families, Ranking Member Angie Craig said taking…