Smith Votes for Farm Bill Conference Report

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) voted in favor of H.R. 2642, the Farm Bill Conference Report.

“Nebraska producers have waited for more than three years for a long-term Farm Bill. Policy certainty will help our farmers and ranchers remain competitive and benefit consumers, and the bill contains important reforms to save an estimated $23 billion for hardworking taxpayers.”

“Like any compromise, this legislation is not perfect. There are several trade and livestock provisions which are not included in the bill. I support a return to regular order, and am pleased we allowed the process to work, but it is my hope this body will act quickly to find solutions to the outstanding issues not addressed in this bill.”

The House passed the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2642, the Agriculture Act of 2014, commonly known as the Farm Bill, by a vote of 251 to 166.