John Boozman: “Well, it probably would decrease the backlog.”

I’m deeply disappointed by this outcome.

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.