Farm Bill
"The work of the Agriculture Committee, including reauthorizing the Farm Bill, affects every American; ensuring that our farmers and ranchers have the tools they need to produce an abundant and affordable food and fiber supply is as important to our country as national defense."
- Chairman Frank D. Lucas
*Agricultural Act of 2014*
The Agricultural Act of 2014 is the product of the House-Senate Farm Bill Conference. It is a five-year farm bill that reforms agricultural policy, reduces the deficit, and grows the economy.
Press Release:
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
Chairman Lucas Delivers Opening Remarks at First Farm Bill Conference Meeting
First Public Meeting for 2013 Farm Bill Conference Committee Announced
Farm Bill Process Moves Forward with House Conferee Appointments
*Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013*
H.R. 2642
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013, on July 11, 2013, by a vote of 216-208. H.R. 2642 includes 11 of the 12 titles of H.R. 1947 as amended on the House floor on June 19 & 20, 2013.
H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
Press Release:
Lucas: House Passage of Farm Bill is a Huge Step Forward
Lucas Statement on House Passage of Nutrition Reform Bill
H.R. 1947
The House Committee on Agriculture advanced H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) of 2013, on May 15, 2013 by a vote of 36-10. For more information on the final passage and amendments click here.
H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
Press Releases:
Lucas Statement on the Farm Bill Vote in the House
House Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill With Significant Savings & Reforms
Lucas & Peterson Release House Farm Bill That Saves Nearly $40 Billion
*Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012*
The House Committee on Agriculture advanced H.R. 6083, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM), on July 12, 2012 by a vote of 35-11. For more information on the final passage and amendments click here.
H.R. 6083, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act
Press Releases:
Lucas and Peterson Release House Farm Bill
House Ag Committee Advances Farm Bill
*Washington, D.C. Farm Bill Hearings*
The six Subcommittees held hearings throughout April and May to hear from national agricultural stakeholders advocating for policy priorities.
Rural Development Programs - April 25, 2012
Conservation Programs - April 26, 2012
Dairy Programs - April 26, 2012
Specialty Crop and Nutrition Programs - May 8, 2012
Credit Programs - May 10, 2012
Commodity Programs and Crop Insurance - May 16 & 17, 2012
Energy and Forestry Programs - May 18, 2012
Press Releases:
Ag Committee Moves Forward with Farm Bill Process And Announces DC Hearings
Subcommittee Completes DC Farm Bill Hearing Series with Focus on Energy & Forestry Programs
*Farm Bill Field Hearings*
Chairman Frank Lucas announced a series of field hearings on the 2012 Farm Bill to take place throughout March and April. The hearings will give Committee Members the opportunity to hear firsthand how U.S. farm policy is working for farmers and ranchers in advance of writing legislation. To view the transcript of the field hearings click here.
*Farm Bill Facts*
*Farm Bill Audits*
Chairman Lucas began the Farm Bill process when the Committee held 11 audit hearings on agriculture programs to look for ways to improve programs for farmers, increase efficiency, and reduce spending.
Press Releases:
Chairman Lucas Kicks off the Audit Process
Lucas: Audit Hearings Prep Lawmakers for Future Farm Policy Decisions
Farm Bill Audit Hearing pages:
Foreign Agriculture and Food Aid
*2008 Farm Bill*
2008 Farm Bill Archives: Information on H.R. 2419: The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008