Skip to content
Home
>
News
>
Congressman Thompson Votes NO on GOP...

Congressman Thompson Votes NO on GOP Farm Bill

By: Sarah Ulmer - May 18, 2018

Today, U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) voted NO on H.R. 2, commonly known as the GOP Farm Bill of 2018.

“This bill did not help proportionally the same people as the previous farm bill,” Thompson said. “I have been a longtime supporter of agriculture and the GOP Farm Bill failed farmers and working families throughout the Second Congressional District. The bill would have cut SNAP benefits by $23 billion, which puts children, seniors, students, veterans and disabled individuals at risk.”

“The House rejecting this bad bill gives us an opportunity to come back and craft legislation that is better for everyone. My NO vote ensures the stability of social safety net and agricultural programs to benefit residents of the Second Congressional District.”

The House rejected the bill by a 198-213 vote. The GOP Farm Bill  included work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. The bill will now return to the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture for redevelopment.

Congressman Bennie Thompson Press Release

5/18/2017

About the Author(s)
author profile image

Sarah Ulmer

Sarah is a Mississippi native, born and raised in Madison. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she studied Communications, with an emphasis in Broadcasting and Journalism. Sarah’s experience spans multiple mediums, including extensive videography with both at home and overseas, broadcasting daily news, and hosting a live radio show. In 2017, Sarah became a member of the Capitol Press Corp in Mississippi and has faithfully covered the decisions being made by leaders on some of the most important issues facing our state. Email Sarah: sarah@magnoliatribune.com