Senate farm bill draft focuses on farm economy, keeps ‘Big Beautiful’ SNAP cuts

The Senate Agriculture Committee has unveiled a draft of the Agricultural Act of 2026, which aims to bolster the farm economy while maintaining significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), colloquially known as "food stamps." Despite the House passing its farm bill proposal two months ago, this new draft emphasizes crop insurance expansion and other agricultural support measures. The decision to retain SNAP cuts despite widespread concern could spark debate on the balance between agricultural subsidies and social welfare funding, highlighting the ongoing tension in U.S. policy between economic support for farmers and support for low-income families.