'Essential For Ensuring National Security': Glenn Thompson Touts Farm Bill Proposal

5 months ago

During debate on the House floor, Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) spoke of the need for agricultural support.

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00:00For what purpose does the gentleman from Pennsylvania seek recognition?

00:03Madam Speaker, requesting unanimous consent to address the House for one minute and revise and extend my remarks.

00:09Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute.

00:11Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, America's farm families work around the clock to feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world.

00:19Yet, their livelihoods are often at the mercy of unpredictable forces beyond their control.

00:24Since the last Farm Bill was passed in 2018, producers have faced record inflation, rising input costs, fractured supply chains, labor shortages, natural disasters, and more.

00:35Our current safety net is tattered, and our farmers have been bearing the burden of these challenges alone, risking the viability of their operations.

00:44The 2024 Farm Bill is the opportunity to implement significant changes to the farm safety net, equipping our farmers to meet their needs.

00:53A robust farm safety net provides stability to our producers to ensure farmers can continue operations in uncertain times.

01:01A stable, reliable food supply is essential for ensuring national security.

01:07The importance of our agriculture industry cannot be overstated.

01:10By investing in our farmers and strengthening the safety net, we can ensure that America and American families remain food secure.

01:19Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I yield back the balance of my time.

'Essential For Ensuring National Security': Glenn Thompson Touts Farm Bill Proposal

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