John Boozman: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman.”

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.

I’m deeply disappointed by this outcome.

I’m pleased to continue working with Senator Hoeven to strengthen the future of American agriculture.

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.