Boozman Offers Revised SNAP Deal Ahead of Thursday Markup

TL;DR: Senate Agriculture Chairman John Boozman offered Democrats a revised SNAP deal on August 5, 2026, ahead of Thursday's markup, including updated state cost-sharing requirements and more funding for a USDA no-cost program. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the panel's top Democrat, said the proposal still falls short, leaving bipartisan support uncertain as more than 200 amendments were filed.

Key takeaway

Boozman's revised SNAP offer includes new state cost-sharing terms, but Klobuchar says it still falls short, leaving Thursday's markup uncertain.

What happened

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman offered Democrats a new SNAP deal on August 5, 2026, one day ahead of the committee's Thursday markup of the five-year farm bill. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal food-benefit program formerly known as food stamps.

According to Agri-Pulse, the revised offer includes updated state cost-sharing requirements and increased funding for a USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) no-cost program. State cost-sharing would shift a portion of SNAP benefit costs from the federal government to state governments.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the top Democrat on the committee, said the GOP panel's SNAP measure still falls short, leaving bipartisan support uncertain. Sen. Cory Booker has drawn a red line demanding a clean two-year SNAP delay, further complicating negotiations. You can track how the two chambers compare on our Senate status page.

More than 200 amendments were filed ahead of the markup, signaling a potentially contentious session. Notable filings include a mandatory country-of-origin labeling proposal, payment limit changes from Sen. Chuck Grassley, and a Booker-Grassley measure to codify three Packers and Stockyards Act rules.

What it means

For SNAP recipients and advocates, the central question is whether state cost-sharing survives the markup. If states must absorb part of the benefit cost, some may tighten eligibility or reduce outreach depending on their budgets. The final terms of Boozman's revised offer are not yet public in detail.

For farmers and ranchers, the amendment slate carries direct stakes beyond nutrition policy:

• Mandatory country-of-origin labeling (M-COOL): would require origin labels on certain meat products.
• Grassley payment limits: would change caps on how much a single operation can receive in farm program payments.
• Booker-Grassley Packers and Stockyards measure: would codify three rules aimed at livestock market fairness.
• E15 fuel: Senate Majority Leader John Thune is backing the five-year bill, which includes a provision to make year-round E15 fuel sales permanent nationwide.

See our breakdown of what is new versus the 2018 Farm Bill and the current funding breakdown for how these pieces fit into the larger package.

What's next

The Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to hold its markup on Thursday, August 7, 2026, though the schedule could shift. A markup is the session where the committee debates, amends, and votes on the bill before it can move to the full Senate floor.

As of August 6, 2026, bipartisan support remains uncertain. Klobuchar's stated objections and Booker's red line on a clean two-year SNAP delay suggest the SNAP title is likely to dominate the debate. With more than 200 amendments filed, the session could run long.

Watch our vote tracker and timeline and status pages for markup results, amendment outcomes, and the next steps on the path to a floor vote.

Frequently asked questions

What is the revised SNAP deal Boozman is offering?

Senate Agriculture Chairman John Boozman offered Democrats a revised SNAP deal on August 5, 2026, ahead of Thursday's committee markup. According to Agri-Pulse, it includes updated state cost-sharing requirements and increased funding for a USDA no-cost program. State cost-sharing would shift part of SNAP benefit costs from the federal government to states. Full details of the offer have not been made public.

Why does Klobuchar say the SNAP proposal falls short?

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the top Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, said the Republican panel's SNAP measure still falls short, leaving bipartisan support uncertain. Her specific objections were reported by Agri-Pulse on August 5, 2026. Democratic support matters because the bill needs bipartisan backing to clear the committee and advance to the full Senate floor.

What is Cory Booker's red line on SNAP?

Sen. Cory Booker has drawn a red line demanding a clean two-year SNAP delay, according to NOTUS. This means Booker wants to postpone certain SNAP changes for two years without added conditions. His position complicates negotiations because it sets a firm demand that the current revised offer may not meet.

How many amendments were filed for the markup?

More than 200 amendments were filed ahead of Thursday's Senate Agriculture Committee markup, according to Agri-Pulse. Notable ones include a mandatory country-of-origin labeling proposal, payment limit changes from Sen. Chuck Grassley, and a Booker-Grassley measure to codify three Packers and Stockyards Act rules. The large number signals a potentially long and contentious session.

Does the Senate farm bill include E15 fuel?

Yes. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is backing the five-year farm bill, which includes a provision to make year-round E15 fuel sales permanent nationwide, according to KOTA TV. E15 is a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol. Permanent year-round sales would remove seasonal restrictions that currently limit when E15 can be sold in some areas.

When is the Senate Agriculture Committee markup?

The Senate Agriculture Committee markup is expected on Thursday, August 7, 2026, one day after Chairman Boozman's revised SNAP offer. A markup is the session where the committee debates, amends, and votes on the bill. With more than 200 amendments filed and SNAP still contested, the session could run long. Schedules can shift, so confirm before the date.

Sources

• Agri-Pulse , Boozman offers fresh SNAP deal ahead of farm bill markup, dated 2026-08-05.
• Agri-Pulse , Klobuchar says farm bill SNAP proposal falls short, dated 2026-08-05.
• Agri-Pulse , Senate Ag set to debate farm bill amid standoff over SNAP, dated 2026-08-05.
• Northern Ag Network , Farm bill amendments include M-COOL, EQIP, and payment limits, dated 2026-08-05.
• NOTUS , Republicans roll the dice on their farm bill, dated 2026-08-05.