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Congressman Stephen Fincher

Representing the 8th District of TENNESSEE

Agriculture

Agriculture is a cornerstone of the economy in the 8th District of Tennesee. With many of our families depending on the agriculture industry to quite literally put food on the table, it is important to have stong agriculture polity. I was a vocal supporter of H.R. 1947, the "Farm Bill."

I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Congress implements good agricultural policy for not only farmers in the 8th District, but for farmers throughout the country. As a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, I will continue to advocate for sensible agrictultural policies for the 8th District, the state of Tennessee, and the nationa as a whole. With good agrictultural politices, come low food prices, which will help keep the cost of groceries affordable and allow families in our District to be able to put nutritious food on the table. 

I support the following legislation: 

Agriculture

More on Agriculture

Restoring Scientific Integrity to Government Decision-Making

Jan 7, 2014 Opinion Pieces

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Restoring Scientific Integrity to Government Decision-Making

Restoring Scientific Integrity to Government Decision-Making

Jan 7, 2014 In The News
The aim of scientific research is to increase our understanding beyond what is already known. When scientific research is used to shape government policy, it assumes a special obligation — it becomes the glue of a contract between the public, the research community and government.

Congressman Fincher Announces 2014 DC Christmas Wish List

Dec 20, 2013 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump) today announced the details of his 2014 Washington D.C. Christmas Wish List, where each day he is posting on Facebook one of the 12 things he wishes to see accomplished in the New Year.

TN Congressman Wants More Say Over Wildlife Refuge Expansions

Nov 8, 2013 In The News
NASHVILLE — The federal government’s intense interest in expanding a national wildlife refuge near Memphis has prompted U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher R-Frog Jump to propose legislation that would give Congress the authority to say yes or no.Fincher introduced the legislation, called the National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Limitation Act of 2013, last week.

Our View: Rep. Fincher reflects on complexity of his job

Aug 29, 2013 In The News
The Jackson Sun editorial board’s recent visit with Rep. Stephen Fincher, R-Frog Jump, offered insight into important issues as well as a look at our congressman’s understanding of the difficulty and complexity of his job in Washington.

End of payments to Brazilians will put American cotton in the spotlight

Aug 7, 2013 In The News
WASHINGTON — The decision to suspend the $147 million annual payment the United States makes to Brazilian cotton farmers in settlement of a trade dispute puts the subsidies paid to the Memphis-centered cotton industry back on center stage.

Don’t rely on Washington to fix social problems

Jul 27, 2013 Opinion Pieces
My faith and belief in Christ are incredibly important to me and guide my life. Of course, that’s not something the liberal media approve of. They take every opportunity to pick and choose stories, truncating the facts and taking quotes out of context, which helps drive their agenda of more government and less individual freedoms.

Rep. Fincher Reacts to Farm Bill’s Passage

Jul 11, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump) today issued the following statement after the House passed a farm-only Farm Bill this afternoon:

Op-Ed - Massive Refuge Expansion on the Way for West Tennessee

Jul 3, 2013 In The News
Changes could be coming for the Mississippi and Hatchie River floodplains in Dyer, Lauderdale, Tipton and Haywood counties.This past December, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service proposed expanding the Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuges into each refuge's neighboring bottomlands.

Rep. Fincher Reacts Farm Bill’s Failure to Pass

Jun 20, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump) today issued the following statement after the House failed to pass a Farm Bill this afternoon, by a 234-195 vote: