In this episode, the House schedule has Jen frustrated, the House Farm Bill unexpectedly dies, and the House passes an abortion bill.
Links to Information in This Episode
Govtrack: text and other information about H.R. 1947, the failed House Farm Bill
Congress wants to get rid of direct payments to farmers.
NPR: Why the Farm Bill’s Provisions Will Matter to You
Comparison of House and Senate farm bills
Government statistics for SNAP (food stamp) program
Congressional Dish summary of H.R. 1797, the abortion bill
Representatives Quoted in This Episode