The U.S. House of Representatives rejected its new farm bill on Friday. It had Congressman Frank Lucas’ support.
“I am disappointed that the House has failed to pass the 2018 Farm Bill,” said Lucas. “This legislation builds upon the successes of the 2014 Farm Bill by protecting the safety net for producers and ensuring our fellow citizens have access to affordable, high quality food. Low commodity prices have created a challenging environment for our country’s farmers and ranchers so the farm safety net is more important than ever in providing producers with much-needed economic certainty.”
“For the sake of farmers and ranchers across rural America and the consumers who rely on access to safe and affordable products, we must begin the Farm Bill process in a timely manner. The previous Farm Bill presented similar challenges, and I am committed to continuing a dialogue with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to move this process forward.”
Lucas is the Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
The U.S. Senate is working on its version of the farm bill.
