Senate Ag Chairman Boozman unveils updated farm bill draft with SNAP concessions, E15 sales

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman released an updated farm bill draft that includes SNAP cost-sharing concessions and year-round E15 gasoline sales. The bill delays state payment requirements by one year to negotiate with Democrats. Markup is scheduled for August 6. This is a major legislative development affecting agriculture, nutrition, and energy policy, with implications for the broader budget and reconciliation fights.