Farmers, rural communities, and food aid programs would get updated support through 2031.
This bill would renew and update many programs run by the Department of Agriculture until 2031. It would affect farmers, ranchers, rural residents, and people who rely on food assistance by changing how they access loans, conservation help, broadband, and nutrition programs. It also includes new rules for food aid and agricultural trade.
Today, many agricultural and rural development programs operate under expiring authorities or outdated rules, and some services like online SNAP are pilot programs. After this bill, these programs would be reauthorized and updated through 2031, with permanent online SNAP, enhanced EBT security, higher loan limits for farmers, and new initiatives for rural infrastructure and conservation.
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