Rep. Austin Scott Questions USDA Secretary Vilsack About Projected Farm Bill Spending
March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
House Agriculture Committee Vice Chairman Austin Scott (GA-08) questioned USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack about the low percentage of projected spending on farm programs in the 2023 Farm Bill during a House Agriculture Committee hearing.
"The 2023 Farm Bill is currently projected to spend approximately 4% on commodity programs and 7% on crop insurance. That's less than 12% that . . .
House Agriculture Committee Vice Chairman Austin Scott (GA-08) questioned USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack about the low percentage of projected spending on farm programs in the 2023 Farm Bill during a House Agriculture Committee hearing.
"The 2023 Farm Bill is currently projected to spend approximately 4% on commodity programs and 7% on crop insurance. That's less than 12% that . . .