Articles Tagged with ''Prop 12''

E15 legislation to get a stand-alone vote in the House while a farm bill amendment to block animal-welfare state laws like California’s Prop 12 fails. A bipartisan proposal to strip the farm bill’s pesticide‑labeling provision will get a vote on the House floor. 

Sen. Roger Marshall, R‑Kan., is introducing legislation to block tariffs on phosphate fertilizer, saying the move would help lower costs for U.S. growers.

President Donald Trump is extending a ceasefire with Iran that was set to end today. In a social media post Tuesday, he said Pakistan, which is supporting negotiations, asked the U.S. to hold off attacks and that the ceasefire will last indefinitely until Iranian officials submit a new proposal. The blockade on ships heading to Iranian ports will continue, however, he said.

The House Rules Committee signaled Thursday it could meet the week of April 27 to set floor consideration for the farm bill, aligning with Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s push to bring the legislation to the House floor this month.

A federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit challenging several California egg-laying welfare laws including Proposition 12, finding the agency did not have standing to bring the case.

The House Agriculture Committee takes up a new farm bill today, spurring fresh debate on pesticide safety, tariffs and other key ag issues.