The National Cotton Council (NCC) applauds the legislative text released by U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR).
In a statement issued June 12, the NCC notes that the Senate’s budget reconciliation package promotes fiscal responsibility and invests in rural America and America’s farm families.
“This proposal is a crucial step towards ensuring fiscal responsibility and making vital investments in rural America and our farm families,” says NCC Chairman Patrick Johnson, a producer from Tunica, MS. “By making significant improvements in the safety net, this legislation supports the ongoing production of safe, affordable, and plentiful food, fuel, and fiber, which are fundamental to our nation’s economy and the health of our communities.”
The NCC strongly urges the committee to advance the bill.
“Looking ahead, our industry is committed to working closely with the House and Senate leadership to secure the bill’s final approval,” adds Johnson. “For our producers, the stakes are high. It’s not just about financial losses this year, but the risk of losing their entire farms.”
Information from the National Cotton Council
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