Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) released the following statement after voting in support of Florida farmers and a healthy long-term fix to the H-2A agricultural guest worker program. “Instead of supporting our nation’s farmers with commonsense reform, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats are pushing mass amnesty to over one million illegal immigrants. Farmers need… Read more »
Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) applauded Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on the announcement of block grants to aid timber producers devastated by 2018 disasters. Hurricane Michael caused more than $3 billion in agricultural losses and devasted the timber industry. Timber was not eligible for loss payments in the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (WHIP). After… Read more »
The American Farm Bureau Federation honored Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) with the Friend of Farm Bureau award for the 115th Congress. Members of the Florida Farm Bureau, Ernest and Sarah Fulford of Jefferson County, Sue Dauphin of Bay County, Allen Scheffer of Jackson County, Sarah Carte of Suwannee County, and Rod and Brenda Gayle Land of Lafayette County, presented the award to Dunn at… Read more »
Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) issued the following statement on the House and Senate passage of the Farm Bill Conference Report: “While not perfect, the 2018 Farm Bill gives certainty to our farmers, foresters, and ranchers at a time when many producers are struggling. Under the compromise legislation, we were able to strengthen the farm safety net, improve conservation programs,… Read more »
Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) joined with members representing areas across the southeast in advocating for adequate agricultural disaster funding in the wake of Hurricanes Michael and Florence. A bipartisan coalition of 28 members from Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia wrote to Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urging House action on… Read more »
Today, Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, was appointed to the House-Senate conference committee charged with resolving the differences over the 2018 Farm. “I am honored to represent our farmers in Florida and the Second District on the bicameral Farm Bill Conference Committee,” said Dr. Dunn. “We all depend on a thriving agriculture… Read more »
Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement in support of the passage of H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, or the 2018 Farm Bill: “Today is a great day for Florida farmers – we just passed the 2018 Farm and Food Bill. This historic legislation will ensure that our farmers are protected for years to come. From improving crop insurance and preserving… Read more »
Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement after the Farm Bill vote today in the House: “It’s disappointing that issues completely outside of the Agriculture Committee’s jurisdiction led to the delay of the Farm Bill today – the swamp swallowed a bill that President Trump supports and America’s Farmers depend upon. Farmers, ranchers, and foresters… Read more »
Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the committee passed the 2018 Farm Bill: “We need to give our producers confidence in a bright future, and I believe we did that today,” said Dr. Dunn. “The 2018 Farm Bill will give certainty to farmers, ranchers, and foresters across North Florida… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., are once again pairing up on a proposal, this time to lower trade barriers on American agriculture. Towards the end of last week, Dunn and Panetta unveiled the “Growing American Food Exports Act” which updates the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure the USDA Foreign Agricultural… Read more »
