Today, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution (CR), to fund the federal government through December 11. The measure passed the House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote of 370-48. It previously passed the Senate in a vote of 90-6. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature. NAWG CEO Sam Kieffer provided the following statement in response.
“NAWG is encouraged to see Congress take the necessary action to temporarily fund the federal government and avoid another government shutdown. But with a long list of critical priorities still before Congress, there is much more work to be done before the end of the year. Wheat growers are facing sustained economic challenges, including volatile commodity prices, high input costs, and intensifying global competition. Given the severity of conditions across the farm economy, Congress must also consider additional near-term economic assistance to help producers weather continued financial pressures. At the same time, short-term assistance cannot replace the certainty provided by strong federal farm policy. Congress must act with urgency to deliver a comprehensive, long-term farm bill that strengthens the farm safety net and provides wheat growers with the certainty and stability they need to continue producing the nation’s food and supporting a strong agricultural economy.”
