Ag Funding Bill Clears House

Thanks to actions by NCBA members and state affiliates nationwide, possible amendments threatening important programs for cattle producers were not introduced during the House debate over fiscal year 2005 agriculture appropriations.  The House passed its $83.7 billion appropriations bill July 13 by a vote of 389-31. 

Every year, NCBA works aggressively with Congress to ensure that cattle producers are a key player in the agriculture appropriations process, making sure that the infrastructure producers need to stay competitive is maintained. The agriculture spending bill supports many of the FDA and USDA programs, and includes funding for the BSE surveillance program, BSE detection and prevention, increased FDA inspections, and a toll-free hotline.  

The Senate is expected to debate its fiscal year 2005 ag appropriations bill this fall.