WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) issued the following statement today after voting no on the FARRM Bill (H.R. 2642), legislation that fails to include reauthorization of nutrition programs including SNAP (food stamps):

“Feeding families and farming go hand-in-hand and a comprehensive Farm Bill recognizes this connection.  That connection was broken today, shattering 50 years of bipartisan cooperation that has produced a Farm Bill to meet our nation’s agricultural needs and feed our neediest families.  I deeply regret that the House Republican Leadership chose to advance a bill that deliberately fails to include nutritional programs,” said Congresswoman Fudge

“This short-sighted approach to split the Farm bill is opposed by more than 500 agriculture, conservation, and rural development and crop insurance companies. They too understand why it is important to uphold the link between nutrition and farm communities. Splitting the Farm Bill is opposed by groups such as the AARP, American Farm Bureau Federation and organizations that feed hungry Americans.”

“The American people expect the House to act responsibly. This bill is neither what they need nor is it what they deserve. Moreover, it will never become law. I commend President Obama for indicating he plans to veto this one-sided legislation.”

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