On July 27, 2007, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Farm Bill that makes historic investments in fruit and vegetable production, conservation, nutrition and renewable energy while maintaining a strong safety net for America's farmers. The bill passed by a vote of 231-191.
You can read the House Agriculture Committee news release about House passage along with a list of the bill's main provisions here.
I encourage the public to follow the development of the Farm Bill. Every American who eats should recognize the importance of farm and nutrition policy in everyday life. The Farm Bill ensures that all Americans have access to a safe, secure and inexpensive food supply and provides a safety net for farmers and ranchers. It also authorizes important nutrition programs, encourages environmentally friendly conservation programs, and supports the development of agriculturally based renewable energy, which will help to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. We have created a Farm Bill Homepage where you can get all of the information available from the Agriculture Committee that is related to this year’s Farm Bill process.
Live audio and video access to all public hearings and business meetings held by the House Agriculture Committee will be streamed online here.