What is a “skinny” Farm Bill?
The House Agriculture Committee has been working on a “skinny” Farm Bill drafting process during August, and a markup is currently anticipated in late September or October. The
House Agriculture Committee already has an outline for a Farm Bill from the version it voted on last year, but many of the policies will need updating.
As several of the priority items were addressed in the Reconciliation Bill, it is expected that this Farm Bill will have some, but more limited, spending provisions and will focus more on policy changes.
Lawmakers will still need to handle some critical issues in the Farm Bill, including how to address
California’s Proposition 12 law, a hemp regulatory loophole created in the 2018 Farm Bill, and pesticide provisions.
Some legislators and experts say the farm bill is unlikely until 2026. The lawmakers have a tight deadline of just 14 legislative days to finalize funding before the end of the fiscal year.
How IL Corn is working to protect farmer priorities
- Advocacy in D.C.
- IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) leaders meet with lawmakers and staff
- Coalition advocacy efforts with other corn-states, National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), and industry partners
- Farmer Voices
- Encouraging grassroots involvement through calls, meetings, and testimonials
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