The people's voice of reason
The people's voice of reason
U.S. Senator Katie Britt
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 21, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today voted to support the American Relief Act of 2025, legislation to continue funding the government until March 14, 2025, and provide critical relief for Alabama's family farmers. The bill extends the Farm Bill and provides $30.78 billion in total agriculture disaster funding, including $10 billion in economic disaster relief.
"With the Farm Bill 447 days overdue, it was truly critical to deliver urgent relief for our agricultural community. Our family farmers are experiencing an existential crisis and need our support so they can continue feeding and clothing our state, nation, and world for generations to come," said Senator Britt. "The state of Alabama in 2023 experienced the third highest increase in input costs nationwide, and Alabama family farmers this year will lose almost $200 per acre, the fifth most across all 50 states, for a total of about $250 million statewide. The American Relief Act will put relief into the hands of our farmers to help prevent the massive wave of further losses we are facing. I will always proudly fight for our incredible family farmers across Alabama."
"The American people overwhelmingly chose President Trump to get America back on track, and it is vital Congress support him. Keeping the government open through March 14 will give the Trump Administration the opportunity to shape funding for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025 when Republicans are in control of both chambers of Congress. This will allow us to better reign in wasteful spending while prioritizing the needs of hardworking Americans," continued the Senator. "The American Relief Act will also ensure our brave border patrol agents and servicemembers aren't worried about missing a paycheck this Christmas season. I look forward to Congress finally getting back to regular order so we can end CRs and omnibuses while avoiding these chaotic moments of political brinksmanship moving forward."
Senator Britt also commended the inclusion of $29 billion for the Disaster Relief Fund in the legislation. These funds will support recovery efforts for victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
This legislation also includes $10 million for the Delta Regional Authority to assist communities impacted by disasters in 2023 and 2024. Having experienced the devastation of an EF-2 tornado on January 12, 2023, Dallas County and the City of Selma, AL would qualify for this funding.
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