[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 26, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3966]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      SUPPORTING AMERICAN FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES

  (Mr. COLLINS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I am here to speak about the fiscal year 
`24 Agriculture Appropriations bill, specifically how this legislation 
supports American farmers and ranchers by slashing regulations and 
reducing spending back to prepandemic levels.
  Georgia is the top poultry producer in the Nation. Our poultry 
industry generates an economic impact of $28 billion for our State.
  This bill eliminates harmful regulations that unnecessarily dictate 
how to raise and market livestock which negatively impact Georgia 
producers and consumers alike. It also cuts spending to account for the 
end of the COVID pandemic emergency by saving $32 billion in taxpayer 
dollars.
  My colleagues and I in the House are going to have the opportunity to 
discuss this legislation and support our rural communities and farmers.

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