In the run-up to Puerto Rico's general elections, Act 22 investors, who benefit from tax exemptions on dividends and capital gains, have emerged as significant donors, with donations exceeding $18.6 million for the 2018-2020 electoral cycle. Miguel Romero and Pedro Pierluisi are the main beneficiaries of these donations. Act 22, which aims to attract millionaires to Puerto Rico to boost the economy, has been linked to a form of large-scale gentrification, as the island lost around 440,000 inhabitants during the years of its implementation. The New Progressive Party has received around 70% of the total donations from Act 22 investors, raising concerns about the influence of corporate interests and wealthy elites on Puerto Rican politics.

The House and Senate agreed on a farm bill that authorizes farm subsidies and nutrition programs like SNAP without the stringent work requirements proposed by House Republicans. The compromise was reached after the 'blue wave' in the midterm elections reduced the bargaining power of House Republicans. The Economic Policy Institute and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities provided commentary, with the latter praising the bill for not infringing on low-income families' ability to obtain food. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue expressed disappointment and hinted at administrative actions to limit SNAP eligibility without needing congressional approval.