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WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that she has been named the Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Farm Bill Task Force. As Chair, Rep. Schrier will be shaping Farm Bill policy and priorities for the almost 100 members of the Coalition.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would increase funding to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) export promotion programs, the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program (FMDP). These programs help farmers around the country stay competitive in a global marketplace and ensure there are markets for their agriculture products.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to permanently fix the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and provide crucial support for Washington farmers.
WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) introduced the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Modernization Act, a bill that would make critical updates to the program’s scope and increase funding for farmer-led, farmer-driven research. SARE has funded nearly 200 projects in Washington state, investing critical research dollars on a broad range of topics including soil additives, tree fruit pests, and sustainable grazing practices.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the Farmers Feeding Families Act of 2022 to support small and medium sized farmers and producers by making fresh, healthy, locally grown food more available to families in need. The bill does this by allowing states to use federal funds to buy nutritious food from local farmers for distribution at nearby emergency feeding organizations.
CARNATION, WA – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) hosted a House Agriculture Committee Listening Session on next year’s Farm Bill. The listening session allowed farmers, producers, and other agriculture partners in Washington State to voice their thoughts and concerns. Committee members will take this information back to Washington, DC to craft legislation that addresses the needs and challenges of today’s farmers as they draft the 2023 Farm Bill.