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| https://timryan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-ryan-votes-yes-new-farm-bill | Congressman Tim Ryan Votes Yes on New Farm Bill | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Tim Ryan | R000577 | timryan.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congressman Tim Ryan today released this statement after voting yes on the Farm Bill conference report (H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018). The Farm Bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation in Congress. Agriculture is Ohio's largest industry. Now more than ever, Congress must seize every opportunity to fix the broken systems that work against children and families, pollute the environment, risk public health, and perpetuate systemic poverty and hunger. While far from perfect, this bipartisan legislation contains many provisions that made it worthy of passage. The 2018 Farm Bill protects funding for and access to SNAP, our nation's largest anti-hunger program, which feeds 1.5 million Ohioans. It preserves critical conservation programs that protect and improve water quality, soil health, and the Great Lakes. Importantly, the bill provides permanent funding for the tiny but mighty Farm Bill programs that are often overlooked. These programs fund local farmers markets and food programs, research the challenges facing organic farmers, support veteran and minority farmers, and train the next generation of Americans to work in agriculture. Perfect legislation does not exist, and I am disappointed the bill does not reform farm subsidies and adequately address climate change. Still, Congress has a responsibility to act, and the Farm Bill passed today will provide much-needed stability and certainty to Ohio farmers, families, and communities said Congressman Ryan. Congressman Ryan has been a longtime supporter of tiny but mighty programs that are now permanently funded in the Farm Bill. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |