McCaul Supports 2024 Farm Bill on Behalf of Texas Farmers & Ranchers

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced his support for the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, the newly-released farm bill, which would authorize funding for an array of agricultural and food programs through 2029.

“Texas is home to more than 230,000 farms and ranches — more than any other state by far,” said Rep. McCaul. “That’s why Texans understand, appreciate, and take pride in the work of our farmers and ranchers. They put in long, hard days to protect our lands, secure our food supply chains, and cultivate crops that are rich in the nutrients our children need. I am proud to wholeheartedly support the 2024 farm bill, which provides these dedicated men and women with the resources they need to continue feeding and fueling our nation.”

Background:

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 contains several victories for Texas’ farmers and ranchers. Specifically, it would:

• Implement conservation practices that address and repair damage on farmlands near the border caused by the border crisis;
• Increase USDA loan limits and expand crop insurance discounts for young and veteran farmers;
• Strengthen rural development by reauthorizing rural broadband programs and improving the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program, which helps prevent rural hospital closures and strengthen essential care for rural communities;
• Increase authorized appropriations for agriculture research, including programs used by Texas A&M Prairie View and TAMU AgriLife;
• Combat threats posed by adversarial nations attempting to own agricultural land; and
• Protect cattle and other livestock by maintaining funding to defend against foreign animal diseases, allow livestock auction owners to invest in meat packing facilities, and more.

Click here to read full text of the bill, and click here for a topline summary.

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