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Secretary Perdue Statement On Release Of Farm Bill Conference Report

Last updated on Tuesday, December 11, 2018

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Monday issued the following statement regarding the release of the 2018 Farm Bill conference report:

"I welcome the introduction of the Farm Bill conference committee report and hope the Congress can approve this legislation expeditiously. This legislation maintains a strong safety net for the farm economy, invests in critical agricultural research, and will promote agriculture exports through robust trade programs. While we would have liked to see more progress on work requirements for SNAP recipients and forest management reforms, the conference agreement does include several helpful provisions and we will continue to build upon these through our authorities. As farmers prepare to make decisions about next season, I commend the leadership of the conference committee in producing a bill that can be passed before the year's end. If Congress passes this legislation I will encourage the President to sign it."

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