The discussion of the future of SNAP and potential changes to the program are set against the backdrop of the 2018 farm bill, slated for release as soon as this week. The bulk of the bill's spending goes toward funding SNAP, which often proves the most contentious part of negotiations; late last month, House Agriculture Committee ranking member Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) issued a statement on behalf of Democrats denouncing "extreme, partisan policies being advocated by the majority."

Source: Los Angeles Times April 11, 2018 22:42 UTC