On the recordJune 11, 2014
The House bill does provide significant funding for this project and report language regarding the citrus growing disease. Mr. Rooney, Mr. Valadao, along with Mr. McCarthy and Mr. Farr, have raised this issue. We understand how devastating this disease has been, especially to the Florida growers and, certainly, to California as well. The bill, itself, provides $44.5 million for the programs that protect the citrus industry, so I believe we have addressed the urgency of the need in this bill. I do accept the gentleman's amendment, understanding this is a very important issue. I reserve the balance of my time.
