Richard J. Durbin
04/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2026 12:02
Durbin Talks With Illinois Pork Producers
April 15, 2026
Durbin Talks With Illinois Pork Producers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today met with the Illinois Pork Producers Association who shared their top policy priorities in the pork industry. Durbin and the group spoke about the effects of California's Proposition 12 on Illinois pork production, the critical role of foreign workers in keeping the Illinois pork industry strong, strengthening export markets like Mexico and Canada, and strong federal funding for swine disease tracking and prevention.
"Illinois' economic growth relies on the strength of the family farms represented by the Illinois Pork Producers, so federal policies should provide greater certainty for these families," said Durbin. "I appreciate having the benefit of their views and experiences as we move forward this year in Congress on farm related issues."
A photo of the meeting is available here.
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