Farm Bill 2024 And Snap. It was meant to reduce agricultural surplus and raise crop prices in the wake of the great depression and the dust bowl. At congress’ direction, the department of agriculture (usda) brought snap benefit levels more in line with the cost of a healthy diet.
Congress must adhere to bipartisan and public support to preserve consumer choice for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (snap) in the fy 2024 agriculture appropriations bill, the upcoming farm bill, and any other legislative vehicles. Discussion draft text of the farm, food, and national security act of 2024 here.