The Farm Bill, which governs food and farming programs, will probably be extended for another six years while Congress tries to come up with a solution. The bill includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Republicans want to cut back on SNAP, while Democrats want to expand it.
Congress needs to pass a bill to protect and improve the program, which is the most important anti-hunger program in the country, according to the National Farmers Union. The Farm Bill also covers commodities, farm loans, conservation, and improving rural areas. Environmentalists want more money for farming that doesn’t hurt the environment, while Republicans are focused on giving more subsidies to Southern crops.
