Passing the Agricultural Act of 2014

Jun 23, 2015

Press

Every few years a farm bill must be passed to ensure the stability of American agriculture. Farmers like Danny Davis of Oklahoma rely on the provisions granted in the legislation to maintain their farms, and Americans rely on farmers like Davis for everyday needs like food and clothing.

However, with Congress more divided than ever, this task is threatened. Congressman Frank Lucas, then-Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, put his all into creating a bipartisan solution to pass the Agricultural Act of 2014.

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