It’s a critical piece of legislation for American Samoa, sending millions of dollars a year to the territory. But the expired 2018 farm bill will likely be extended again this month.
KHJ News Washington DC correspondent Matt Kaye reports…
The outdated ’18 farm bill expired last September and a 1-year extension lapses at the end of this month.
Longtime Ag. Senator Chuck Grassley says another extension is coming…
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…when a continuing resolution is needed to avert a government shutdown.
The must-pass bill is the last vehicle before the November elections to extend the old farm bill that funds American Samoa’s food stamps, WIC, farm subsidies, research, conservation and affordable housing.
Grassley says talks on an updated farm bill have broken down in the Senate…
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There’s a fixed pot of money for a new farm bill and the two parties can’t agree on how to divide it between food stamps and farm subsidies.
Republicans like Grassley want a bigger subsidy boost…
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Senate Ag. Democrats oppose taking money from food stamps to boost farm supports. They argue SNAP is crucial for many and reprogramming it has never been done before.
