Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after House passage of the House-Senate Conference Report for the Agricultural Act of 2014, known as the Farm Bill. Rogers supported the bill.

“Agriculture is the largest industry in Alabama and I think this legislation helps give Alabama farmers and our economy some much-needed relief.

“This final version of the Farm Bill provides a five year safety net for America's farmers, ranchers and rural communities as a whole.

“The bill also takes strong steps to close loopholes and cut spending in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), while launching a 10 state pilot program to give states the flexibility to implement work requirements in their states.

“I am pleased the House passed it today and hope the Senate will soon pass it, so the president may sign it into law.”

Rogers served as a Conferee for the Farm Bill and is a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee.

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