Representatives Schrader and Blumenauer on the Farm Bill
Democratic Representatives Kurt Schrader (WA) and Blumenauer (OR) made speeches during House debate on the farm bill.
Members of the House of Representatives debated the farm bill. It passed by a vote of 251-166. The measure cuts direct payments to farmers, … read more
Members of the House of Representatives debated the farm bill. It passed by a vote of 251-166. The measure cuts direct payments to farmers, but expands crop insurance. It also creates two new subsidy programs. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would be cut by eight billion dollars over ten years. close
Democratic Representatives Kurt Schrader (WA) and Blumenauer (OR) made speeches during House debate on the farm bill.
Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) debated various provisions of a farm bill.
Members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees held their first public meeting to consider the 2013 farm bill.
The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee met to mark up the 2012 Farm bill.