Jim Costa: “Some have criticized it as a subsidy or corporate welfare. Those of us who are familiar with the program I think have a…”

I think we all pray that we can come together on a farm bill before the end of the year.

I appreciate your support for this project in this year's bill and ask that you provide the remaining funds necessary in fiscal year 2025 to complete the general re-evaluation report.

We must begin a new feasibility study so the Corps of Engineers can investigate flood risk management needs as well as potential modifications to improve the dam's safety.

Right now, though, the CAP program is overextended and underfunded.