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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted today to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 out of the House Agriculture Committee. The legislation, which passed in the committee by a vote of 33-21, authorizes farm and nutrition-related programs for the next five years.

Rep. Mann released a statement following the vote: “The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 is a fiscally conservative Farm Bill that strengthens the American farm safety net and wisely invests taxpayer dollars,” said Rep. Mann. “Since 2018, when the last Farm Bill was signed into law, American farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, and consumers have navigated record high inflation, labor shortages, and a disrupted supply chain. During our Farm Bill listening sessions, stakeholders and agricultural community members made it crystal clear—they need a Farm Bill to provide them certainty like never before."

He continued: "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act protects crop insurance, invests in trade and research programs, and conducts rigorous oversight to ensure that food and farm policy is properly implemented. I was proud to advance this Farm Bill that works for Kansans and Americans.”

During his opening remarks at the committee meeting, Rep. Mann emphasized that America's food and national security depend on a robust Farm Bill. He stated that American agricultural producers and consumers deserve such legislation and called on Congress to deliver it.

Earlier this week, Rep. Mann spoke on the House Floor about the impact of the House Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill on the agricultural community. Over the past year, he has addressed the House 28 times advocating for his priorities in the bill.

The bill now awaits consideration from the full U.S. House of Representatives.

Rep. Mann represents Kansas's Big First District—the nation’s third-largest agriculture-producing district—which ranks number one in beef, wheat, and sorghum production. In May 2023, Rep. Mann and House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson hosted a Farm Bill listening session in Gypsum, Kansas to gather input from local farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, and leaders regarding their priorities for the next Farm Bill. The session was attended by 150 people.

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