Approximately every five years, Congress reauthorizes the Farm Bill, a comprehensive piece of legislation that authorizes most federal policies governing food and agriculture programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This primer includes information on:
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What is the Farm Bill?
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What is at Stake in the Farm Bill’s Nutrition Title?
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Scope of the Farm Bill
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What Food Programs are up for Review?
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In Congress, who has Responsibility for the Farm Bill?