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The Trump Administration cancelled a $13 million contract for food aid in March.
Now, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan is trying to pass new legislation to support food banks, farmers and lay the groundwork for the next nationwide agricultural bill, which he called ‘Farm Bill 2.0.’
The U.S. Farm Bill is a package of agricultural bills that range from supporting farmers to running the food stamps or the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).
In July, the House of Representatives introduced the bipartisan Low-Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. The legislation would re-establish and make permanent, the first-ever federal water assistance program after funding for the program expired in 2022.
The bill was introduced by Reps. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.), Kim Schrier (D-Wash.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), and Sharice Davids (D-Kan.). Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) will sponsor the Senate version of the bill.
The demand for electricity from artificial intelligence is climbing faster than the nation’s grid can keep up, and Congressman Robert Bresnahan Jr. says time is already running short. He represents northeastern Pennsylvania, where nine large data centers are in the works. His mission is clear: cut the red tape that slows new power projects and keep homeowners from absorbing the cost through higher monthly bills.