Congress has a cruelty problem
The article discusses the 2026 farm bill, a comprehensive package of federal legislation covering rural health, nutrition, and multinational farming practices. It notes that the original bill was signed into law in 2018, expired in 2023, and has been extended annually, with the current version set to expire on September 30. The piece critiques Congress’s handling of the legislation, framing it as a broader cruelty problem toward rural America.
- ▪The 2026 farm bill includes regulations for rural health, nutrition, and multinational farming practices.
- ▪The original farm bill was enacted in 2018, expired in 2023, and has been kept alive through annual extensions.
- ▪The current version of the bill is scheduled to lapse on September 30, prompting concerns about legislative delays.
- ▪The article characterizes Congress’s approach to the farm bill as a cruelty problem for rural communities.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 18:24:00 +0000 |
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When you think about the 2026 farm bill — but of course you do! — you’d be forgiven if root canals suddenly seemed alluring.The bill is a massive package of federal legislation that includes regulations for everything from rural health and nutrition to multinational farming practices. It is the latest iteration of a bill signed into law in 2018. The legislation expired in 2023 and has been slogging through Congress with annual extensions. The current version lasts until Sept. 30. Popular from OpinionsHAND CURATEDOpinionAndy BeshearThis slap in the face to rural America is a chance to turn it blueNovember 24, 2025OpinionEditorial Board‘Things happen’November 18, 2025OpinionWendy R.
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