Farm bill goes to President after being passed by House of Representatives
The House of Representatives passed the farm bill and is going to President Trump’s desk for his signature. The bill, a rarity in Washington, passed through Congress with large bipartisan support, passing the Senate 87-13 and the House 369-47.
CNN reports that the five-year bill offers more flexible coverage for struggling dairy farmers and invests $300 million in prevention and response for animal pests and disease. It also addresses issues such as access to broadband internet, and farm stress and mental health services, as well as the opioid epidemic in rural areas.