What’s ahead for 2018 Farm Bill

Members of Congress tasked with finalizing the 2018 Farm Bill have several hurdles to overcome.

Kansas Senator Pat Roberts will chair the conference committee, and one of his first duties will be to narrow down the list of lawmakers who will participate in the negotiations.

Once conferees are appointed, merging the House and Senate versions will likely be difficult.

The House farm bill includes changes to work requirements within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 

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