House Ag Committee Advances Legislation Important To Producers

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed its initial reconciliation bill yesterday. It contains several NCBA-supported provisions that strengthen the defense against foreign animal disease and aid producers who have lost cattle due to predator depredation or natural disasters. The legislation now moves to the full House for further consideration. 

This bill addresses several issues NCBA members have brought forward through the grassroots policy process. In particular, the legislation would reimburse cattle producers for losses due to depredation by federally protected predators.