On Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) described Congress’ decision to request more than $11 billion for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of supplemental funding for the ongoing Iran war as "ironic."
Massie told The Hill outside the House that the bailout for farmers was directly necessitated by the war with Iran, underscoring the paradox of allocating substantial agricultural aid within a military funding package.
This move by Congress reflects the broader economic impacts of the conflict, particularly on the agricultural sector, which now requires significant federal support.
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