Congressman JOE Morelle Opposes Republican FARM BILL THAT Raises Costs and CUTS FOOD Assistance

Image April 30, 2026 Press Release Calls out Trump, House Republicans for prioritizing corporate interests over working families (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his opposition to the Republican-led “skinny farm bill,” warning that the legislation would lock in deep cuts to food assistance, fail to lower costs for working families, and leave farmers without the support they urgently need. “Families are already stretched thin, trying to afford groceries, pay their bills, and keep food on the table. Instead of helping address those challenges, Donald Trump and House Republicans chose to double down on policies that make life harder,” said Congressman Joe Morelle . “This bill locks in cuts to food assistance, turns a blind eye to the rising cost of living, and asks working families to shoulder the burden. We should be fighting to restore support for families, not taking it away.” In Rochester and across New York, families are feeling the strain of higher grocery bills and rising costs, forcing difficult choices at the kitchen table. At the same time, farmers are facing increased input costs, volatile markets, and ongoing uncertainty driven by failed trade policies and tariffs that have made it harder to stay in business. Instead of using this legislation as an opportunity to address these challenges head-on, House Republicans and Donald Trump used it to: Lock in $187 billion in cuts to SNAP, putting food further out of reach for millions of Americans; Provide no meaningful relief to farmers facing rising costs and economic instability; Ignore the impact of tariffs that have driven up prices for families and disrupted agricultural markets; Maintain outdated funding levels and prioritize policies that fail to reflect today’s economic realities. Congressman Morelle has consistently advocated for policies that lower costs, strengthen food access, and support farmers and working families. He will continue working with his colleagues to advance a farm bill that meets the needs of communities in Rochester and across the nation. ### Issues : Uplifting Our Families