Representative Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) issued the following statement on the Senate's vote to pass S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act.
"I'm pleased the Senate voted to pass the Farm Bill today. This action moves us one step closer to ensuring our farmers have a predictable, efficient safety net in place before they make next season's planting decisions.
"I appreciate the leadership from Senator Stabenow and Senator Roberts to move this legislation forward, and I'm pleased that my Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) on crop insurance was included in their bill. When the House Agriculture Committee takes up its own version of the legislation in July, I anticipate some changes to what the Senate passed. I'll continue to work on behalf of my constituents to develop fiscally responsible policy that protects the lifeblood of American agriculture."