Senate Democrats Seek $8 Billion in Aid for Food Supply Chain
- Hope to include measure in next coronavirus relief package
- Aid for retooling food processors, protective gear purchases
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Senate Democrats are seeking $8 billion in the next coronavirus relief package to strengthen the food supply chain and provide more protective gear for food processing and farm workers.
“This is to stop the logjam in the supply system and effectively get desperately needed food to families,” said Debbie Stabenow, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, who plans to announce legislation Wednesday to establish the aid program.