Closed-Door Congressional Farm Bill Negotiations Raise Concerns Over Health and Environmental Protections

Bipartisan, closed-door negotiations on the Congressional Farm Bill are reportedly underway, sparking a nationwide campaign to halt the process due to concerns that the legislation could undermine foundational health and environmental protections. Critics point to provisions that may weaken pesticide safety standards and endanger species protections, while also raising alarms about potential steep reductions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).