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Rep. McKinley: Bipartisan Farm Bill Provides Certainty for West Virginia Farmers

Press Release

Date: Jan. 29, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Entitlements and the Safety Net Agriculture and Food

Today, the House voted to pass the final agreement of the Federal Agricultural Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (H.R. 2642) that authorizes federal agricultural programs for an additional five years while making significant reforms. Rep. McKinley voted for the bill, which will provide certainty for farmers, ranchers and foresters across West Virginia.

"This bipartisan legislation came about by both parties simply finding common ground," said Rep. McKinley. "While this bill isn't perfect and there are more reforms needed, it reflects real bipartisan collaboration. This major piece of legislation will help create jobs while providing economic certainty for the nearly 16 million Americans working in agriculture today."

The Federal Agricultural Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 saves taxpayers $16 billion and includes reforms to combat fraud and misuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

"Sometimes the dysfunction of Washington can be very frustrating," added McKinley. "However, this is one example of the process working and both sides compromising to get something done."


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