On the recordSeptember 26, 2023
There is a proposed $1.3 billion increase in this appropriation. With this reduction, there would still be a $600 million increase in the appropriation. That is a reasonable increase based upon the inflation rates that have been caused by all the reckless spending by the Biden administration. The farmers across the State of Montana understand that everyone has to conserve. A $600 million increase in the appropriation for the agriculture bill is certainly doing their part. That is a tremendous increase, and they are willing to take that $700 million reduction. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Rosendale). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
