Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, better known as the Farm Bill of 2018.

“I was pleased today to see the Farm Bill finally pass the House of Representatives.  As the only member of the House Agriculture Committee from the State of Alabama, I know firsthand the Agriculture industry makes up over 40 percent of our state’s economy and that our farmers and producers count on this legislation every five years.  

“This year, the legislation will help people pull themselves out of the cycle of poverty because it makes meaningful reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  It helps to incentivize all able-bodied individuals to work part-time or receive free training they need to find a job.   Keep in mind, this does not apply to children, the elderly, expectant mothers, disabled individuals or caretakers of children.  

“This year, the Farm Bill also provides support for Land Grant universities like Auburn and Tuskegee.  It also helps our area because it will bring quality broadband service to rural areas - like much of East Alabama – where folks need the service the most.  The Farm Bill will be good for our area and I was glad to see it pass the House with my full support today,” Rogers said.

Rogers is a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee.

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