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The Food Programs Bill
Farm bill aims to keep food programs funded through 2031
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Save Our Sequoias Act
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would keep USDA food and farm programs running until 2031, helping keep food prices stable and supporting farmers.
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Citizens should watch this bill because it decides how long federal food aid and farm support will last, affecting grocery costs and farm jobs while Congress debates it.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would extend USDA programs through fiscal year 2031.
- It was passed by the House with a 224‑200 vote.
- It is currently engrossed and waiting for Senate action.
- The bill is sponsored by Rep. Glenn Thompson (R).
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Henry Cuellar (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Sanford Bishop (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Christopher Smith (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Brett Guthrie (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Earl Carter (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Luis Correa (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Jared Golden (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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