WHAT IS HAPPENING:

The House Agriculture Committee successfully marked up the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, passing the bill out of committee on a bipartisan vote. 

This was the first step to getting a new, modernized farm bill. But the Senate Democrats have decided not to move forward. Your messages can put pressure on the Senate to hold a markup before Election Day.

WHY IT MATTERS?

Few pieces of legislation are more significant than the farm bill when it comes to helping farmers and ensuring our food system is secure. It’s often stated that food security is national security.

Farming is a difficult and risky business, yet critical to the well-being of our nation.

The farm bill is essential for farmers and ranchers, as it ensures funding for risk management tools for farmers.

The comprehensive package also ensures:

• Our nation’s food supply remains secure;

• Access to nutrition for low-income families;

• Availability of conservation programs;

• Trade development and

• Investments in agricultural research.

Urge your lawmakers to stay focused on a new, modernized farm bill that addresses the many changes and challenges of the past and what’s to come.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Write to your lawmakers today and tell them to support the farm bill and ask for its swift passage out of the Senate Agriculture Committee so we can have a farm bill before the Election!

LEARN MORE: https://www.fb.org/topic/farm-bill

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