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Conaway Praises Administration’s Work to Streamline Regulatory Process for Pesticide Registration

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Washington, D.C. – Following an announcement from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt that the EPA, Department of Interior and Department of Commerce have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement to evaluate and improve the Endangered Species Act consultation process for pesticide registrations, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the bel...

#FARMBILLFRIDAY: Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-3)

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In this week's #FarmBillFriday, Rep. Frank Lucas emphasizes the impact the farm bill has on the lives of all Americans. From providing healthy nutrition for families to protecting the environment, the farm bill plays an active role in everyday lives. "If you care about the food on your table, if you care about making sure your neighbors have enough to eat, if you care about water quality, air qual...

#FARMBILLFRIDAY: Rep. Kevin Cramer (At-Large)

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In this week's #FarmBillFriday, Rep. Kevin Cramer (ND-At Large) shares his support for a strong farm bill and the work done by the House Agriculture Committee to deliver a bill in 2018. "I want to encourage the committee to keep up the good work, and I look forward to helping them next year as they create a good farm bill." Rep. Cramer said [in part]: Here in my state, agriculture is king, and I a...

Conaway Applauds House-Passed Hurricane, Wildfire, and Natural Disaster Aid Package

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Washington, D.C. – House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) applauded today’s House passage of a supplemental appropriations bill to address the disaster losses suffered by millions of Americans across the country, including farm and ranch families. Following passage, Chairman Conaway made the below remarks: “The 2017 hurricane season was the most costly and damaging on reco...

Conaway: Tax Reform Delivers for Ag

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Washington, D.C. –House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) today praised House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, H.R. 1 (115), which delivers historic tax relief to families, farmers, ranchers and small businesses. Following passage, Chairman Conaway issued the below remarks: “Today, Congress has delivered the fairer, simpler tax code that American families and small bus...

#FARMBILLFRIDAY: Sec. of Agriculture Sonny Perdue

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In this week's #FarmBillFriday, Sec. of Agriculture Sonny Perdue emphasizes the need to create a farm bill that strikes a balance for producers across the country and addresses different protocols needed for various farming activities. "I look forward to being a resource to the committee as they ponder the 2018 Farm Bill." Sec. Perdue said: I look forward to being a resource to the committee as th...

**WEBSITE LAUNCH** House Agriculture Committee Launches Farm Bill Landing Page

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Washington, D.C. – Ahead of the 2018 Farm Bill, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) today announced the launch of a new online resource which can be accessed through the committee’s current website, https://republicans-agriculture.house.gov/farmbill/ This landing page is designed to provide updates and information related to the 2018 Farm Bill. Following its launch, Cha...

#FARMBILLFRIDAY: Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19)

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In this week's #FarmBillFriday, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joins two West Texas cotton farmers to highlight the need for cotton to be put back into Title I, the commodity title of the Farm Bill. "Without the safety net we are one bad crop away from being out of business." Rep. Arrington, Justin and Kevin Corzine said [in part]: Rep. Arrington: Why is it important for the American people to know ...

#FARMBILLFRIDAY: Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-4)

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In this week's #FarmBillFriday, Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-4), a lifelong farmer and former nutrition teacher, shares the importance of ensuring the Farm Bill benefits farmers, ranchers and consumers. "As a mother and a former nutrition teacher – I also understand how important it is to make sure that our food supply stays safe and affordable." Rep. Hartzler said [in part]: So as we begin to work on ...