Currently the U.S. farm bill dictates that the government must purchase food from American farmers and ship it overseas to those who are hungry.

FORBES: U.S. Food Aid Needs Overhaul, says Report [Infographic]

If this bill passes, online retailers will be required to collect sales taxes for the state where they ship goods.

FORBES: A Net Loss For Small Businesses

The SNP's proposed Referendum Bill - which will not be presented to Holyrood this term - was like a "ghost ship" flitting in and out of view, according to the Labour MSP.

BBC: Scottish government's programme debate