John Boozman: “I appreciate their work to stay current on the progress toward meeting the August 1, 2009 implementation date for the…”

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.

While this is clearly welcome progress, we need more of our colleagues’ votes to reflect the urgency of supporting farmers, ranchers, forest landowners and rural communities.

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

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.