Last Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted down the House Farm Bill with a vote of 213-198. As you know, this proposed Farm Bill would have hurt hungry Americans who rely on SNAP to feed their families. (To see how your Representative voted, click here) 

We may have won round one, but the fight continues. The House may re-vote on their Farm Bill and the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is putting the finishing touches on their version of the Farm Bill, which we expect to see soon. All 4 Senators from North Dakota (Heitkamp & Hoeven) and Minnesota (Klobuchar & Smith) serve on the Ag Committee and play a vital role in shaping the Senate Farm Bill. 

More details and opportunities for action will be coming. Thanks for your commitment to a strong Farm Bill for nutrition programs.

 

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