The American Farm Bureau Federation has notified U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser that he is the recipient of the “Friend of the Farm Bureau” award for the 117th Congress. The award is given to members who have supported the bureau’s position on policy issues, as demonstrated by their voting records, according to Samuel A. Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the organization. Meuser was nominated by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and approved by the AFBF Board of Directors.
“As a member of Congress, I have been dedicated to advocating for and supporting our farmers and producers,” Meuser commented. “I am pleased to receive the “Friend of the Farm Bureau” award for the 117th Congress. Farmers are a vital part of our economy, and I will continue to support policies that will benefit our agricultural communities and the millions of people they feed.”
“On behalf of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farm organization, we’d like to congratulate U.S. Representative Dan Meuser and thank him for supporting legislation that benefits agriculture,” said Rick Ebert, the organization’s president, who is also a Westmoreland County dairy farmer. “The support from our “Friend of Farm Bureau” award recipients helps preserve the future of family farms in Pennsylvania, maintain our ability to produce safe and affordable food for consumers, and provide resources to assist farmers in implementing environmentally friendly practices on the farm. Farm families have been greatly challenged in recent years, and continued support for agriculture is vital to ensure the future success of our industry.”
Pennsylvania has a strong agricultural heritage and Pennsylvania farmers continue to supply the nation and the world with high-quality agricultural products. Rep. Meuser is a strong supporter of Pennsylvania’s agriculture community.
Fighting Against Burdensome Taxes & Regulation
• Joined fellow members of the House Committee on Small Business to write a letter of concern regarding the SEC’s burdensome proposed regulation on greenhouse gas emissions.
• Cosponsored H.R. 8069, the Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act. The bill requires the Biden Administration to reverse its regulatory barriers to domestic agriculture production and provide immediate relief to families across the country.
• Supporting H.R. 6658, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act which would make President Trump’s individual tax cuts from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent and protecting stepped-up basis.
• Opposed the EPA’s disastrous Waters of the United States Rule (WOTUS) by signing an amicus brief in opposition to the rule in Sackett v. EPA.
Promoting Pennsylvania Dairy
• Supporting legislation to increase access to dairy products:
H.R. 818, GIVE MILK Act – Allowing WIC recipients to choose to receive 1%, 2%, or whole milk through the program.
H.R. 1861, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act – Allowing whole milk to be served in schools under federal school lunch standards.
• Working to strengthen standards of identity for dairy products by urging FDA to enforce strong standards and supporting the DAIRY PRIDE Act to prevent non-dairy products from using dairy-specific terms.
Strengthening the Agriculture Sector
• Working hard to ensure that the priorities of farmers from throughout Pennsylvania are represented in the upcoming Farm Bill discussions.
• Supported the RAMP-UP Act which created a grant program to upgrade small meat processing plants to be able to serve more producers.
• Ensuring accountability in foreign trade through enforcement of trade agreements and facilitating exports from U.S. ports.
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