Legislative Background on SNAP Funding
Recent Action by Congress on Nutrition Provisions of the Farm Bill
The last farm bill was passed by Congress in 2008 and expired in 2012; however, lawmakers approved a partial extension on January 1, 2013, to continue funding for certain programs while the House and Senate continued to work on their separate versions. Historically, agriculture and nutrition programs have been combined in a single farm bill to bring together rural and urban interests. This year, however, the House voted separately on the two categories for the first time in more than 40 years, mainly because of conflicts over funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). ■ Senate Action On…
