As part of a broad farm bill, a Republican plan to curb food aid is under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives. Reuters reports that Its future is uncertain. Democrats are opposed to it. In contrast a farm bill in the U.S. Senate proposes no major food aid changes.
The House plan is an initial step in a welfare-cutting push by Republicans. It could play out for years if the party keeps control of Congress in November’s midterm election.