FMI Welcomes House Passage of Farm Bill

Arlington, VA - Today, FMI - The Food Industry Association welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of a Farm Bill that strengthens the U.S. food system, supports American farmers and ensures continued access to safe, affordable food for families nationwide. FMI Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher offered the following statement.

"The Farm Bill has long served as a cornerstone of our nation's food and agriculture policy. At a time of ongoing economic uncertainty and supply chain challenges, it is critical that Congress work collaboratively to deliver a modern, bipartisan Farm Bill that provides stability and certainty across the food supply chain, while also supporting nutrition programs, promoting agricultural innovation, strengthening rural economies, and keeping food affordable and accessible for all Americans.

"As private sector partners with the federal government and critical access points for SNAP participants, FMI and its grocery members are committed to strengthening the integrity and efficiency of nutrition programs for millions of customers in every community. We applaud the House for including bipartisan provisions to make the SNAP online pilot program permanent, provide a permanent extension of the prohibition on state and contractor EBT processing fees for retailers, and broaden the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) to include additional forms of fruits and vegetables.

"FMI looks forward to working with policymakers on both sides of the aisle to ensure final enactment of a Farm Bill that meets the needs of the entire food industry and the consumers we serve."