# House Ag Committee Advances Farm Bill With Few Farm Changes, Major SNAP Dispute

> The House Agriculture Committee approved its farm bill, H.R. 2, on a 26-20 party-line vote on April 18, 2018. Most of the debate centered on proposed changes to SNAP job training and eligibility rather than farm programs. Chairman Conaway hopes for a full House vote in early May.

- Date: 2018-04-18 · published 2018-04-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/65501-house-ag-committee-advances-farm-bill-with-few-farm-changes-major-snap-dispute
- Commodities: [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md), [Soybeans](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SOY.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

The bill's passage through committee sets up Senate negotiations over farm support and funding, but its direct effect on grain and oilseed prices is limited for now. Buyers should watch for changes to safety-net and reference-price provisions later in the process.

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## Sources

- dtnpf.com: https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2018/04/18/house-ag-committee-advances-farm

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