House bill rolls back food aid for pregnant women, children
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The House passed an appropriations bill on Thursday that would reduce funding for a program assisting pregnant women and children in buying healthy foods amid rising grocery prices.
- The bill, approved by a narrow 213-210 vote, funds the Agriculture Department and other agencies while targeting a 1.5 percent cut in overall federal agriculture spending for fiscal year 2027.
- Four Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure, while five Republicans opposed it, reflecting a closely divided vote.
- The Senate has not yet taken up consideration of the appropriations bill.