Farm Bill
"The work of the Agriculture Committee, including reauthorizing the Farm Bill in 2012, affects every American; ensuring that our farmers and ranchers have the tools they need to produce an abundant and affordable food and fiber supply is as important to our country as national defense."
- Chairman Frank D. Lucas
*Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act*
The House Committee on Agriculture held a markup on H.R. 6083, the Federal Agriculture and Risk Management Act (FARRM), on July 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. H.R. 6083 passed out of Committee by a vote of 35-11. For more information on the final passage and amendments click here.
H.R. 6083, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act
Press Releases:
Lucas and Peterson Release House Farm Bill
House Ag Committee Advances Farm Bill
*Washington, D.C. Farm Bill Hearings*
The six Subcommittees held hearings throughout April and May to hear from national agricultural stakeholders advocating for policy priorities.
Rural Development Programs - April 25, 2012
Conservation Programs - April 26, 2012
Dairy Programs - April 26, 2012
Specialty Crop and Nutrition Programs - May 8, 2012
Credit Programs - May 10, 2012
Commodity Programs and Crop Insurance - May 16 & 17, 2012
Energy and Forestry Programs - May 18, 2012
Press Releases:
Ag Committee Moves Forward with Farm Bill Process And Announces DC Hearings
Subcommittee Completes DC Farm Bill Hearing Series with Focus on Energy & Forestry Programs
*Farm Bill Field Hearings*
Chairman Frank Lucas announced a series of field hearings on the 2012 Farm Bill to take place throughout March and April. The hearings will give Committee Members the opportunity to hear firsthand how U.S. farm policy is working for farmers and ranchers in advance of writing legislation.
*Farm Bill Feedback*
You may submit comments to be considered part of the Committee's Farm Bill field hearing record. Click on the logo below to complete the feedback form. Your comments must be submitted using the link below by May 20, 2012.
*Farm Bill Facts*
*Farm Bill Audits*
Chairman Lucas began the Farm Bill process when the Committee held 11 audit hearings on agriculture programs to look for ways to improve programs for farmers, increase efficiency, and reduce spending.
Press Releases:
Chairman Lucas Kicks off the Audit Process
Lucas: Audit Hearings Prep Lawmakers for Future Farm Policy Decisions
Farm Bill Audit Hearing pages:
Foreign Agriculture and Food Aid
*2008 Farm Bill*
2008 Farm Bill Archives: Information on H.R. 2419: The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008