House Debate on Farm Bill Amendments
This portion of House consideration of the farm bill included debate on two amendments. One amendment would exempt natio…
Representative Virginia Foxx (R-VA) spoke about her farm bill amendment that would change the sugar program. She argued the measure would mo… read more
Representative Virginia Foxx (R-VA) spoke about her farm bill amendment that would change the sugar program. She argued the measure would modernize the program by removing barriers to domestic production and implementing market reforms. Leading the opposition to the amendment was fellow Republican and Agriculture Committee Chair Mike Conaway (TX), who said the current sugar program works and should be maintained. close
This portion of House consideration of the farm bill included debate on two amendments. One amendment would exempt natio…
The House Agriculture Committee held a meeting to draft legislation for the 2018 farm bill. Members delivered opening st…
Following a recess for votes, the House Agriculture Committee continued its meeting to draft the 2018 farm bill. The dis…
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts (R-KS) and the committee’s Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) spoke in…