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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-06-04

Rep. Simpson Supports America's Farmers and Ranchers in Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Michael K. Simpson
Michael K. Simpson
RID-2 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Michael K. Simpson (R-ID) was published on 2026-06-04 and titled "Rep. Simpson Supports America's Farmers and Ranchers in Agriculture Appropriations Bill".

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Rep. Simpson Supports America's Farmers and Ranchers in Agriculture Appropriations Bill

WASHINGTON —Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement. This bill champions America’s farmers, agriculture, and rural communities, protects our nation’s food and drug supply, and ensures low-income Americans have access to nutrition programs. “From strengthening America’s food supply by supporting the farmers and ranchers who feed our country to making critical investments where rural communities need it the most, I am proud to support the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture Appropriations Bill once again. I am grateful to see this measure include critical funding for the USDA-ARS University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center, which I proudly fought for. I will always fight for Idaho agriculture and priorities,” said Rep. Simpson. Highlights of the bill include: Continues investments in agriculture research, rural development, loan programs, and animal and plant health programs. Reins in harmful Biden-era regulations that dictate how poultry and livestock producers raise and market their animals. Addresses foreign ownership of United States agricultural land. Supports the Trump Administration’s public health priorities. The Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill includes Congressman Simpson’s Community Project Funding (CPF) request for $5,000,000 for the USDA-ARS University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center Potato Breeding Facilities Project. This funding package will now go to the Senate for further consideration.
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