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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement in support of the House Agriculture Committee fighting to advance key Farm Bill provisions through reconciliation:

“As someone concerned about both the high cost of farming and the unsustainable fiscal trajectory of our country, I have long called for Republicans to use budget reconciliation to advance Farm Bill reforms that will strengthen rural America while restoring the fiscal health of our country,” said Chairman Arrington. “This is a historic opportunity to deliver critical reforms to SNAP, strengthen the ag safety net, and move away from un-budgeted, emergency spending. I applaud the House Agriculture Committee for seizing this moment, and I look forward to working with Chairman Thompson to get these commonsense ag policies across the finish line.”

Included in legislation being considered by the House Committee on Agriculture are key Farm Bill provisions that will make necessary modernizations to the farm safety net, which has not been updated since 2018. This includes:

• Increased reference prices between 10-20% to bolster the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.
• Greater support for the Federal Crop Insurance Program.
• Increased investment in trade promotion to help farmers and ranchers access new markets and boost exports.

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