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Counties are concerned farm bill doesn’t address SNAP cuts, cost shifts
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April 30, 2026
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The House passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) April 30 on a 224-200 vote.
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Counties are concerned farm bill doesn’t address SNAP cuts, cost shifts
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County officials in the 10 states that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are expressing concern that the farm bill does not address H.R.1’s cuts and cost-shifts
to the nation’s largest food safety net program.
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Bipartisan House bills aim to modernize the Chafee Program for foster youth
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The House Ways and Means Committee passed five bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening support for youth transitioning out of foster care.
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