WASHINGTON - the House Friday failed to pass an $868 billion spending bill that funds agriculture and nutrition assistance programs.
"Today’s vote in the U.S. House provides an opportunity for even more Indian tribes to join the coalition in our efforts to raise public awareness of the risks and opportunities for Indian Country in the Farm Bill," said
In statement, Friday, White House deputy press secretary Lindsay Walters said Trump "is disappointed in the result of today's vote, and hopes the House can resolve any remaining issues in order to achieve strong work requirements and support our nation's agricultural community."
But Ducheneaux sees today's development as an opportunity.
"As the national discussion on the Farm Bill starts up again, the member tribes of the coalition will continue to advocate on behalf of Indian Country for tribal control, food sovereignty, and parity access to USDA resources and vital nutrition assistance programs.”