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| https://chriscollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-lauds-house-passage-of-2018-farm-bill | Collins Lauds House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | NY | Chris Collins | C001092 | chriscollins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) celebrated the passage of H.R 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. H.R. 2 includes critically important dairy policy reforms that will strengthen and grow the Western New York dairy economy that in recent years has faced significant challenges. H.R. 2 provides greater coverage to dairy farmers through the Margin Protection Program (MPP), and will allow farmers to participate in both the livestock and dairy protection programs. Additionally, the program will be rebranded as the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program . "I am extremely proud to see the 2018 Farm Bill make it to President Trump's desk,"said Collins.For too long, dairy farmers in Western New York have struggled to keep the agricultural industry alive because of inefficienciespast programsand the overall decline in the dairy market. The reforms passed in H.R. 2 will provide a significant boost to farmersright here in Western New Yorkby allowing them to better utilize this program. This legislation will also help strengthen trade enforcement, promote the research and development of specialty crops, ensure funding to help farmers locate new global markets, significantly increase investment in organic research, and offers cost-sharing assistance to help farmers transition into organics. Collins added:The agriculture industry is the backbone of New York's 27th district. Protecting Western New York farmers will always be a priority of mine, and I'm committed to doing what is best to help them succeed. While we still have a lot of work to do to turn this industry around, H.R. 2 is a huge step in the right direction, and I'm pleased to see it pass today. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |