Ag Lawmakers Give Thumbs Up to Farm Bill
Published: Friday, May 31, 2024
Indiana Farm Bureau is celebrating progress made on the Farm, Food and National Security Act, otherwise known as the farm bill, that passed the U.S. House Agriculture Committee last Thursday.
"We're grateful to Chairman G.T. Thompson (R), Indiana's U.S. Rep. Jim Baird (R) and the House Agriculture Committee for getting their draft of a modernized Farm Bill passed out of committee in a bipartisan way," said Randy Kron, INFB president. "So much has changed since the passage of the 2018 farm bill, including inflation and rising input costs. Congress must keep this process moving to the finish line before the extension deadline in September."
The House farm bill includes several provisions that Farm Bureau members have been advocating for, including a stronger farm safety net, protecting voluntary conservation programs, increased funding for foreign market development programs, and a fix to California's Proposition 12.
"The farm bill has a long tradition of bipartisan support and now, more than ever, it's important for lawmakers to work together to ensure America's farmers and ranchers can continue to provide the safest, most affordable food supply in the world," Kron added.
Now Indiana Farm Bureau's hope is for the House to quickly pass the Farm, Food and National Security Act, and for the Senate to follow the House's lead. Moving the farm bill forward in a bipartisan way will ensure America's families continue to have access to a stable, affordable food supply.
The American Farm Bureau Federation also weighed in. AFBF President Zippy Duvall stated, "We applaud the bipartisan vote after 13 hours of rigorous debate, but know that tight margins in both chambers and a crowded congressional calendar will present challenges in the next legislative steps. We urge House leaders to continue the momentum and bring this important legislation to a vote on the floor."
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