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Washington Week Ahead: MAHA strategy expected; House takes up grain inspection extension

09/07/25 9:55 AM By Philip Brasher and Lydia Johnson

The House is set to pass a five-year reauthorization of USDA’s grain inspection program this week, and the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s recommendations will be released on Tuesday.

Washington Week Ahead: House Ag puts focus on SNAP, Senate panel examines horticulture title

06/04/23 9:50 AM By Noah Wicks

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The House Agriculture Committee is set to hold its first hearing this year on farm bill nutrition programs, while a Senate Agriculture subcommittee this week will analyze the horticulture title.

Washington Week Ahead: Lawmakers push for lame duck spending deal

11/15/20 10:00 AM By Ben Nuelle

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The House is back in session this week along with the Senate, and lawmakers face a lengthy to-do list, which includes passing a stimulus bill as well as an omnibus appropriations measure to fund the government through the rest of fiscal 2021.

Washington Week Ahead: Trump to sign USMCA, shifting focus to Canada

01/26/20 11:13 AM By Philip Brasher

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The U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement will take two major steps this week when President Donald Trump signs the U.S. implementing bill into law and Canada starts work on its companion legislation.

Washington Week Ahead: Senate GOP tries to push through budget

10/15/17 12:00 AM By Philip Brasher

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2017 - Senate Republicans this week will seek to squeeze through a budget resolution critical to passing tax cuts, and several of President Trump’s nominees critical to agriculture also could move out of committee.

Washington Week Ahead: Congress back with Harvey relief topping agenda

09/03/17 1:00 PM By Daniel Enoch

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2017 – Congress returns from its five-week summer recess on Tuesday facing a massive to-do list, only complicated by the need to pass legislation to help the people of Texas and Louisiana recover from the wrath of Hurricane Harvey.

Washington Week Ahead: Budget deal reached, Perdue to ease nutrition rules

04/30/17 12:00 PM By Philip Brasher

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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2017 – Congress is set to approve a fiscal 2017 budget agreement this week, while the Trump administration is moving to soften key school nutrition standards.

Washington Week Ahead: Trump to send Congress ‘strong blueprint’ for country

02/26/17 2:00 PM By Philip Brasher

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2017 - President Trump will lay out his agenda for the country to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, while the House Agriculture Committee launches a series of hearings as it prepares to write a new farm bill.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: IFPA's Cathy Burns on ag labor and packaging regulations; Ag groups on Brazil

Several states are moving forward with Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift the cost of recycling packaging from local governments to producers of consumer products. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns explains the consequences of the policy. Plus, Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association and Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association outline how their sectors are being impacted by Brazil's ag production.

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