John Boozman: “Thank you, Madam Chair, and again very quickly I just want to thank the Secretary for being here and the team that he…”

I’m a guy that’s pretty low key and pretty good at working with people to get things done. And we’ve worked really hard to get this done. Farmers desperately need it.

North Dakota farm families helped shape the Working Families Tax Cuts, and because we listened to their priorities, we made sure the law included enhancements to the farm safety net.

Should this legislation be defeated today, current law will remain in effect, and states who poorly administer SNAP programs will begin to pay for the portion of the benefit cost next year.

We respectfully urge you to maintain the scientific drain tile setback rule that’s been successful for more than 60 years.