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Congresswoman Lauren Underwood Opposes 2026 Agriculture Bill Citing Funding Cuts and Lax Regulation on Tobacco Industry

During a House Appropriations subcommittee markup of the 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) delivered a scathing critique of the proposal. Underwood argued that the bill would prioritize the interests of the tobacco industry over public health, and that