GTR Times

Congressman Trent Kelly announced the signing of direct farm economic assistance into law, following the model of the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act (FARM Act). This development marks a significant achievement for rural America and its farmers, providing emergency relief amid challenges such as inflationary pressures.

"For too long, our farmers have been asked to do more with less, feeding America and the world under increasingly difficult circumstances," said Congressman Kelly. "This assistance ensures they have the support they need to keep growing, producing, and feeding our nation."

Kelly expressed gratitude to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Chairman GT Thompson, and Republican leadership for their efforts in supporting this legislation. "This was made possible by the steadfast support of my colleagues to prioritize the needs of our farming community," he stated.

The economic assistance aims to address farmers' immediate needs while setting a foundation for future discussions in the 2025 Farm Bill. The FARM Act was introduced by Congressman Kelly in response to economic challenges faced by farmers across the country.

For more information about the FARM Act or Congressman Kelly’s efforts on behalf of American farmers, contact Semaj Redd at semaj.redd@mail.house.gov.