McEachin Statement on Failed 2018 Farm Bill

Statement

Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) issued this statement on his vote against H.R. 2, the House version of the 2018 farm bill:

"House Republicans' farm bill included a devastating $23 billion cut to the food assistance that keeps millions of Americans from going hungry, and it would have made senseless cuts to vital conservation and clean energy initiatives. I voted against this reckless, partisan bill because we have a moral obligation to end hunger, combat climate change, and give farmers the fair and level playing field they need to do business. The farmers in my district asked me to stand up for what they need, and I did just that by voting against a bill that would do them more harm than good.

"Instead of trying to revive today's failed bill, I am hopeful the House will move forward with a bipartisan farm bill that provides farmers and hungry families with the resources they need, and that supports continued progress towards a sustainable green-energy economy."

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