When I came to Congress, I was committed to giving farmers, producers, and working families a seat at the table and delivering results for those who make Iowa’s 4th district a strong and productive community. Serving one of the largest agricultural districts in the nation, I kept a clear goal: pass a strong, comprehensive Farm Bill that gives our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities the certainty and tools they need to be successful.
When House Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts, we included much of the Farm Bill, delivering the largest investment in agriculture in a generation, strengthening the farm safety net, and improving the crop insurance program while making it easier to obtain for beginning farmers. We also provided the most significant tax reforms in history for farmers’ balance sheets, permanently expanding the Death Tax exemption and providing for 100% immediate expensing. Last week, House Republicans moved to finish the job and pass the remaining essential provisions of the Farm Bill.
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