Eva M. Clayton: “I too want to join and commend the leadership on both sides of the House for bringing this bill to this point and hope…”

“I too want to join and commend the leadership on both sides of the House for bringing this bill to this point and hope that the delicate, carefully crafted, bipartisan compromise conference report is indeed overwhelmingly supported. Members should know that it provides vital funding for agriculture research, education and extension programs, as well as the restoration of food stamps benefits and much-needed crop insurance. This legislation is also critical as it addresses badly needed funding for crop insurance for particular farmers and for those who have suffered disasters in years past. These moneys will be used for Federal crop insurance research. The moneys will be used for production liability and limiting of a farmer's risk due to natural disasters beyond their control. I am pleased that the conference report continues to recognize the need for research along with the need for water and sewage on this rural development program. This agreement continues the education, research and extension programs that are so vital at our county level.”