[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 51 (Friday, March 22, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      CELEBRATING MONTANA AG WEEK

  (Mr. ROSENDALE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition and 
celebration of both National and Montana Ag Weeks.
  Food security is national security, and across the Treasure State and 
the country, farmers work tirelessly to keep food supplies safe and 
plentiful so we don't have to rely on foreign nations to sustain our 
population.
  Agriculture isn't just an industry in Montana. It is our way of life. 
It contributes an average of $5.2 billion a year to the economy.
  Producers' hard work, dedication, and resilience play an essential 
role in feeding our communities, sustaining our economy, and managing 
our land.
  While ag production is a vital industry, it doesn't come without its 
challenges. Congress must first secure a strong crop insurance program 
that gives producers certainty and, secondly, pass my Land and National 
Defense Act, which would prohibit the Chinese Communist Party from 
buying farmland in our country.
  Both initiatives can be included in this year's farm bill to show 
producers that folks here in Washington haven't forgotten about them 
and have their backs in times of need.
  Ag producers deserve recognition for the work they do to take care of 
our great Nation.

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