Hoeven SenWASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Senate has approved the farm bill conference report, meaning Congress has passed a new five-year farm bill that will benefit producers, consumers and the nation. Now that both chambers have passed the legislation, it goes to the president’s desk for signature. Hoeven serves on the Agriculture Committee and was selected by leadership to serve on the Senate-House conference committee that negotiated a final agreement on the bill, paving the way for final passage.

“The farm bill is one of the most important bills Congress passes, with the need to balance the interests of America’s tremendous agricultural industry,” Hoeven said. “Our bill will ensure that Americans continue to enjoy the most diverse, affordable and high quality food, fuel and fiber products in the world. It’s is a win for the nation’s agricultural producers, who now have the certainty to plan for the future, a win for the 16 million people working in the industry and a big win for American consumers.”

 

SenatorHeitkampofficialWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today joined the Senate in overwhelmingly passing a five-year, bipartisan Farm Bill.

Heitkamp, a member of the Agriculture Committee, worked tirelessly during her first 13 months in office to shape the bill so that it works for North Dakotans. The Farm Bill, which reduces the deficit by more than $23 billion and supports 16 million jobs, now goes to the President for his signature.

“Over two years ago, well before I took office, I pledged to work  tirelessly to get a long-term Farm Bill passed,” said Heitkamp. “While I’m proud to follow through on this promise, that is not why I’m so satisfied today. Finally, we stepped up and gave our hardworking farmers and ranchers the certainty they absolutely deserve to do their jobs.

 

CramerKevinWashington, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the five-year farm bill agreed to in the House of Representatives last week:

“The decisive votes for the farm bill in the House last week and today in the Senate reaffirm there is bipartisan and bicameral support for the agriculture producers who feed our world. Although it was a long road to this goal, the result is a compromise which is an encouraging sign in this divided Congress. North Dakota was fortunate to have Senator John Hoeven as a tireless advocate for provisions important to our state on the conference committee. His understanding of the complex issues affecting farm operations and their lenders was unmatched in the committee, and enhanced the final legislation.”