im Costa (CA-21) sent a letter to House and Senate leadership, and leadership of the House Committee on Agriculture and of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry calling for Congress to pass a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill before the end of 2024.
“America’s farmers are the backbone of our country and communities,” said Farm Bill Task Force Chair Schrier.
“They feed and employ our constituents and help power our economy. That’s why Congress must put partisanship aside and pass a robust Farm Bill by the end of the year to avert a harm- lapse in funding for American agriculture.”
“As Members representing rural communities, we know what’s at stake if we don’t get this legislation across the finish line. Democrats are united in fighting to make sure we sustain a vibrant and thriving agricultural economy. New Dems will continue working across the aisle to get a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill to the President’s desk by the end of the year.”
The letter reads in part:
“As New Dems, we are fully committed to working in a bipartisan fashion and finding a pragmatic path forward. By building upon the existing efforts throughout this Congress, we believe that there is a way forward to get legislation to the President’s desk before the end of the year.”