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| https://abraham.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/farm-bill-debate-seems-settled | Farm bill debate seems settled | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | LA | Ralph Abraham | A000374 | abraham.house.gov | legacy | Lawmakers announced they come to an agreement on the farm bill. After a simmering fight in Congress over food stamps. the debate appears to be settled without the addition of new work requirements.Washington correspondent reports it's just one part of a sweeping farm bill set for a vote next week. But the bill is also notable for what it does not contain, new work requirements for people on food stamps.House Republicans championed that provision when they passed their plan earlier this year. "An onramp for success for those that are less fortunate," said Rep. Ralph Abraham, R-Louisiana. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas said, "They need to have a way out of a situation that might not be best for them." The provision stalled in the Senate though where Democrats worried it would cut food aid to vulnerable populations including children. Lawmakers said the final bill does not expand food stamp work requirements. To read the full story, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |