[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 90 (Thursday, May 23, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            FARM SAFETY NET

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, America's farm families 
work around the clock to feed, fuel, and clothe our Nation and the 
world, yet their livelihoods are often at the mercy of unpredictable 
forces beyond their control.
  Since the last farm bill was passed in 2018, producers have faced 
record inflation, rising input costs, fractured supply chains, labor 
shortages, natural disasters, and more.
  Our current safety net is tattered, and our farmers have been bearing 
the burden of these challenges alone, risking the viability of their 
operations.
  The 2024 farm bill is the opportunity to implement significant 
changes to the farm safety net, equipping our farmers to meet their 
needs.
  A robust farm safety net provides stability to our producers to 
ensure farmers can continue operations in uncertain times.
  A stable, reliable food supply is essential for ensuring national 
security. The importance of our agriculture industry cannot be 
overstated. By investing in our farmers and strengthening the safety 
net, we can ensure that America and American families remain food 
secure.

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