Dear Jenni,

 

Thank you for contacting me regarding Congressman Steve King's amendment to the House Farm Bill.

 

As you know, Congressman King's amendment would affect interstate regulation of livestock production methods.  The legislation would prevent states such as California from requiring livestock producers in another state to comply with their own production standards in order to sell products in that state. 

 

This amendment was included in the House Farm Bill which passed the House of Representatives on July 11th.  The Senate version of the Farm Bill does not include this language.  I hope Congress will quickly move forward with the Farm Bill process and find a way to reconcile the differences between these two bills.  As they do, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind if these provisions are considered.

 

Again, thank you for contacting me. I look forward to continuing our conversation on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SenatorBlunt) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/RoyBlunt) about the important issues facing Missouri and the country. I also encourage you to visit my website (blunt.senate.gov) to learn more about where I stand on the issues and sign-up for my e-newsletter.

Sincere regards,

Roy Blunt
United States Senator