The House Rules Committee held a rare overnight hearing, beginning at 1:00 AM this morning, and it is still going on. They are debating President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
House Ag Committee leadership was there, with Chair GT Thompson explaining cost savings in his budget.
“The Agriculture Committee was tasked with $230 billion in net deficit reduction, and I’m proud of our product, and I’m proud to report that we exceeded our instructions. These savings are achieved through necessary changes to restore integrity to the SNAP program, and preserve the program’s ability to serve the most vulnerable long into the future.”
Ranking Member Angie Craig expressed her disappointment in the President’s bill and the required cost savings around SNAP.
Both sides say there is little room left for compromise as negotiations continue.
October 08, 2026 05:00 PM
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A federal court ruled FSA cannot use an internal handbook to create eligibility restrictions for county committee candidates that are not supported by law or regulation.
October 08, 2026 04:38 PM
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The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act would expand access to year-round livestock and dairy operations.
October 08, 2026 02:30 PM
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The proposed extension would keep the small producer credit in place through 2029.
October 08, 2026 02:00 PM
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Shaun Haney says U.S.-Canada trade tensions have entered a “slow roll,” leaving businesses and farmers uncertain about the future of USMCA.
October 08, 2026 01:36 PM
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The inquiry will examine whether manufacturer restrictions are increasing costs for farmers.
October 08, 2026 12:30 PM
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