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MINTFood & Water WatchJun 23, 2026

Senate Farm Bill Strips SOBA and Cancer Gag Language, But Still Falls Short, Caving to Big Ag Demands

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Final score
2.45
Confidence
7/10
Amount
500K CBWD

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Senate removes harmful provisions but bill still favors industrial agriculture over health and environment. | The Senate's removal of the 'Cancer Gag' and SOBA provisions represents a significant step toward protecting public health, animal welfare, and state-level autonomy in food safety regulations. However, the bill's continued alignment with Big Ag interests and unspecified shortcomings undermine its overall ethical standing, leaving room for further harm to environmental and consumer protec