Doug LaMalfa Urges Strong Bipartisan Support For Farm Bill

4 months ago

During remarks on the House floor last week, Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) spoke about the farm bill that will be voted on this week.

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00:00 Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute.

00:03 Thank you, Madam Chair.

00:05 California's ag sector is a powerhouse, contributing over $50 billion to the economy and all these

00:11 amazing food products for U.S. consumers.

00:15 Since we produce so many of these fruits and vegetables, 90-plus percent, it's a key element.

00:20 And so our nation's consumer base really depends on a strong farm bill for the products that

00:25 come from California and all over the country.

00:28 So in a week, the House Ag Committee will hold a vote on this year's farm bill.

00:31 I can say from personal experience, the committee has spent countless hours going around the

00:36 country listening to people and taking into account all the things it takes to make our

00:41 food supply strong and a domestic supply.

00:46 It aligns our farm safety net with the needs of producers as well as folks in need.

00:51 The incentive for conservation and market access are all elements of that.

00:56 I also have the privilege of chairing the Subcommittee on Forestry.

00:59 We're focused on making our forests safer from devastating fire, as we've experienced

01:05 in Northern California, to the loss of many lives, as well as my dear friend, Representative

01:09 Takuda, in Hawaii with Lahaina.

01:12 We have to do much better on making our communities and our lands fire safe from unnecessary loss

01:19 of life and unnecessary damage.

01:20 So the farm bill is going to be a big element going forward and improving upon that situation.

01:26 So I look forward to a positive vote and success next week.

01:28 I yield back.

01:29 Yeah, the gentleman's time has expired.

01:31 For what purpose does the gentleman from California seek recognition?

01:33 We ask unanimous consent to address the House.

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