Earlier today, Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) was named a member of the Farm Bill Conference Committee by House Speaker Paul Ryan (statement below). Congressman Goodlatte released the following statement:
“The Farm Bill is the most important piece of legislation affecting American agriculture. But it also has a big impact on Americans from all walks of life through nutrition and anti-hunger programs, including those that work with food banks in many Sixth District communities. I’m pleased to be named a conferee to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill. I look forward to delivering a strong, reform-minded bill to the President’s desk. This is an opportunity to refocus our nutrition programs on assisting the families and individuals who most need help putting food on the table, advance policies that give America’s farmers more certainty, and help ensure agriculture remains a vital part of the American economy.”
