Agriculture

• A lawsuit was filed accusing the Agriculture Secretary of religious coercion through workplace emails sent to staff members, raising federal civil rights concerns. • The complaint alleges improper use of official communications to promote religious viewpoints in violation of federal employment law and constitutional protections. • The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding religious expression boundaries within federal government workplaces.

• The U.S. House Agriculture Committee approved the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on March 5 in a 34-17 vote after a 20-hour markup session. • GOP-proposed cuts to SNAP nutrition programs sparked partisan disputes, with Rep. Angie Craig warning they 'jeopardize the path forward for this bill.' • The 802-page bill sets policy and funding for food, agriculture, and conservation programs over five years, but faces hurdles needing Democratic support in the Senate's 60-vote threshold.