"House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-Pa.) is meeting with congressional leaders on agricultural policy Thursday to try to secure a last-minute deal on passing the farm bill.
Earlier Thursday, Thompson joined dozens of House Republicans in pressing Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to schedule a vote on the massive, five-year legislation before the end of the year.
In addition to Thompson, the group meeting Thursday included House Agriculture Committee ranking member David Scott (D-Ga.), Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Senate Agriculture Committee ranking member John Boozman (R-Ark.).
Thompson told The Hill this week that getting a deal in the lame-duck session isn’t “highly likely, but I’m an eternal optimist, and I’m going to work hard every day to make that happen.”"
Saul Elbein reports for The Hill September 26, 2024.
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"Republicans Press Johnson For Farm Bill Vote, Warning Of Looming ‘Crisis’" (The Hill)
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