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Rep. Scott Statement on House Farm Bill

Statement

Date: May 18, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Entitlements and the Safety Net Agriculture and Food

Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the following statement upon the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), also known as the "Farm Bill," failing the House of Representatives by a vote of 198 to 213:

"Unfortunately, thirty Republicans voted with Nancy Pelosi and 100% of the Democrats in the House to protect the current SNAP program and shield recipients from work requirements. Their actions have not only inhibited the upward mobility of millions of Americans, but they have also abandoned rural America and critical modernization of our farm policy which those who put food on the table of every household in America desperately need," said Rep. Scott.

Earlier this week, Rep. Scott spoke on the House Floor urging his colleagues to support the measure. You can click here to watch his remarks.


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