McConnell does not seem to be compos mentis (of sound mind). But Diane Feinstein wasn’t either; nor Ronald Reagan, nor Joe Biden, nor…. When will the USG decide to get rid of non-functioning officials?

Chairman Boozman did not allow any amendments to be brought forward.

Mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef passed the committee. Apparently pork wasn’t included? Those are the two meats that were at issue over World Trade Organization policy, and over which Canada and Mexico brought a lawsuit against the US about 10 years ago. This has strong support and should be included in the final bill version.

The amendment to preempt state laws on humane treatment of livestock (California’s Prop 12), better known as the Save Our Bacon Act aka Save China’s Bacon Act was not included in the bill that passed—so it is in the House version but not in the Senate Ag version. It could still be included later. This issue remains in play.

SNAP changes did not get a hearing.

The FEED Act for streamlined FDA review of novel animal food ingredients was included. Goodness knows what this will allow—sounds awful.

The PRIME Act was not included, but it is in the House version, so potentially could be in a final bill.

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