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Farm Bill Stalled Over SNAP Cuts; Millions of Children at Risk

Farm Bill Stalled Over SNAP Cuts; Millions of Children at Risk

Farm bill markup blocked by Democrats over SNAP cost-shift dispute. Boozman warns markup is now or never with 200+ amendments; Fetterman opposes E15 language. CBPP warns 1.5M+ children lost food aid from reconciliation cuts, and the cost shift to states threatens SNAP as a nationwide program. Congress faces pressure to act before recess and midterms.

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Updated Aug 7, 2026