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Congress Stalemate Pushes Farm Bill Post Election

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October 13, 2024
Agriculture, Farm Bill 2024, Federal, Hunger In America, SNAP
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Congress has missed the September 30 deadline to pass a new farm bill, leaving major legislation that sets food and farm policy for the next five years

Congress Stalemate Pushes Farm Bill Post Election

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October 10, 2024
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Congress has missed the September 30 deadline to pass a new farm bill, leaving major legislation that sets food and farm policy for the next five years in limbo. With no last-minute push to pass the bill or extend the current one, lawmakers are now expected to revisit the issue during the lame-duck session after the November election. If they fail to reach an agreement by the end of the year, critical programs could expire, leading to significant disruptions.

Bipartisan Bill Introduces Tax Incentives for AgTech Innovation Investments

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October 6, 2024
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A bipartisan bill aimed at boosting innovation in agriculture has been introduced in Congress, with U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA)

Climate Label Legislation Promotes Sustainable Food Choices

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October 2, 2024
Climate Change, Federal, Nutrition
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Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) and Representative Sean Casten (IL-6) have introduced the Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act

Food Banks Take on Voter Engagement

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September 12, 2024
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In an effort to tackle the root causes of food insecurity, food banks across the U.S. are engaging in voter outreach to empower the communities they serve. One such example is the Houston Food Bank, where Osvaldo Grimaldo serves as the inaugural Civic Engagement Specialist. When Grimaldo joined the team just over a year ago, he quickly discovered that many of the food bank’s agency partners and community members lacked basic knowledge about voting and resources.