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June 22, 2026
Senate Republicans Reject Democrats' Food Aid Delay in Farm Bill
- Senate Republicans' farm bill proposal excludes a delay on food aid costs shifting to states, angering Democrats.
- Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman aims for bipartisan support but faces opposition from Democrats over SNAP provisions.
- Some GOP senators express concern that the changes could lead to cuts in food aid benefits, complicating the bill's passage.
2 Sources
- Senate Republicans exclude Democrats’ food aid demand from farm billJun 22, 2026 at 11:24 PM · Politico
- Republicans roll out text of farm bill without Democratic prioritiesJun 23, 2026 at 7:25 PM · The Hill