A Sprint Through September, November, and the Final Days of the 118th Congress
As Congress returns from its August recess, the legislative agenda for September and the final stretch of 2024 looks especially packed and contentious.
Senate Republicans Publish Farm Bill Proposal
Senate Republicans Publish Farm Bill Proposal
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 Section-by-Section Summary
Below is a comprehensive summary of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024.
Agriculture Committee Leaders Provide Broad Frameworks for Farm Bill
This week, both the House and Senate majorities published general summaries making up the core pillars of each respective Farm Bill legislative proposal. House Republicans led off with a title by title summary of the Republican version of the bill earlier this week. Chairman GT Thompson (R-PA-15) noted his intent to hold a markup hearing for their bill on May 23rd. Full legislative text would be released several days beforehand.
Thanksgiving Reflections on the American Food and Agriculture Industry
The Thanksgiving season is the perfect time to reflect on food production and security in the United States and to give thanks to the agriculture laborers who work so hard every day to make sure all forms of safe, nutritious food are available to all Americans. In that spirit, let’s reflect on the critical issues that have faced the agriculture industry this year.
Congress Avoids 2023 Funding Lapse; Sets Up Early 2024 Funding Showdown, But Funds Farm Bill For One Year
Congress has passed a stopgap bill to keep the government open, putting Congress on a path to avert a shutdown this Friday and setting the stage for a broader funding fight in the new year.
A Case for Granting a Tin Plate Steel Exclusion from Section 232 Tariffs in the 2023 Farm Bill
Tin plate is a crucial material used for the production of cans for food products, such as containers for fruits and vegetables. When 40% of the overall cost of a can of fruit or vegetable is the steel can itself, tariffs on tin plate steel lead to increased prices for consumers and a rise in foreign finished food product imports into the United States.
Congress Returns to Busy Schedule
The Senate returned from August recess this week and faces an overflowing legislative agenda packed with Party priorities and legislative responsibilities. The House returns from recess on September 12. Let's take a look at what is on the horizon.
Legislative Sprint to August Recess
Lawmakers return to Washington this past week, kicking off a three-week legislative sprint before they return to their states and districts for the August recess.
Farm Bill Presents Opportunity to Address Nation's Food Security; Protect American Growers and Consumers
With the United States set to become a net food importer in 2023, there has never been a more important time to address several core reasons for this increasingly dangerous dependence on foreign markets. Constitution Partners dives into several policy proposals that will protect the growers and packers of America’s fruits and vegetables.
Farm Bill Discussion Needs to Focus on Food Security as Foreign Competition Takes US Markets
With the next Farm Bill under discussion, it is time for the U.S. Congress to take account of how its special set asides in feeding programs have hurt U.S. farmers to the benefit of foreign farmers and importers. Also, Congress should use its oversight authority to shine a light on how President Biden’s continuation of the tin plate tariffs are undermining his efforts to advance the interests of American workers.