Franklin Statement On House Passage Of FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act:

"I'm pleased the House advanced our FY27 Agriculture spending bill. As Vice Chair of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommitteerepresenting the largest agriculture district east of the Mississippi, I've seen firsthand the challenges facing American agriculture and the importance of maintaining a strong domestic food supply.

"This legislation strengthens agricultural research and animal and plant health programs that help producers stay competitive and protect our food supply from threats like avian influenza and New World Screwworm, which was just detected this week in Texas. It also supports rural communities, strengthens food safety efforts and takes meaningful steps to address foreign ownership of American farmland and strengthen oversight of transactions involving adversaries like China, Russia, North Korea and Iran.

"In Central Florida, agriculture isn't just an industry, it's a way of life. The men and women who produce our food face significant challenges. Rising costs, foreign competition, invasive pests, animal diseases, severe weather and burdensome regulations all threaten their ability to remain competitive. A strong domestic food supply is essential to our economic security, national security and way of life.

"I'm encouraged a second FY27 appropriations bill has passed the House, taking another step toward restoring regular order. With nine of twelve appropriations bills already approved by the full committee, Congress is making steady progress funding the government through a more transparent and accountable process while keeping taxpayer dollars focused on core priorities."

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