Newhouse Statement on Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives' vote on H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act, commonly referred to as "the Farm Bill."

"I am disappointed that House Democrats and some Republicans joined together to vote against farmers," said Rep. Newhouse. "Congress must act to strengthen the future of American farmers who are struggling with the lowest farm income in more than a decade. Before voting in favor of the Farm Bill, I traveled up and down Central Washington to speak with local farmers, ranchers, and producers, and this legislation would have gone a long way to address the concerns raised by my constituents. As a farmer myself, I understand how important support for agriculture research and strengthening market access are for our agriculture community. This legislation would have strengthened the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. From repealing the burdensome Waters of the U.S. rule (WOTUS) to forest health reforms to reauthorizing programs that provide much-needed stability for farmers and ensure a stable food supply, Congress must fulfill our commitment to farmers and pass a Farm Bill."