May 12:
The Senate will convene at 2:00 p.m. and will be in a period of morning business with Senators
permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, with the time until 5:30 p.m. equally divided and controlled
between the two Leaders or their designees. There will be no roll call votes on Monday. Senators should be prepared to vote as early as 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday in relation to the following items: the
McConnell amendment No. 4720 (energy) with a 60-vote threshold; the Reid amendment (energy) with a
60-vote threshold; passage of the flood insurance legislation (either S. 2284 or H.R. 3121); and cloture on
the motion to proceed to H.R. 980 (collective bargaining). If cloture on the motion to proceed is invoked, all post-cloture time will be yielded back and the motion to proceed will be agreed to.
From the time I was elected to the United States House of Representatives,
I have consistently supported the South Dakota family farmer and rancher.
I have fought concentration in the livestock industry with my Packer
Ban legislation, and helped pass legislation addressing mandatory price
reporting by the packing industry. The increasing concentration in the
agriculture industry threatens the viability of our family farmers and
the livelihood of our rural communities, and I am committed to fighting
its influence.
I have also worked diligently to help farmers and ranchers market their
livestock and crops more effectively. Whether it is the passage of my
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) law, working to encourage value-added
agriculture opportunities, or helping to open new export markets, I
am committed to increasing the profitability of our farmers and ranchers.
Our ranchers and farmers are responsible for producing wholesome, nutritious
commodities for our nation's food supply, and deserve a fair price for
their product. Increasing the price producers can receive for their
goods is key to bringing more young farmers into the fold. As we move
forward with reauthorization the 2002 Farm Bill, I look forward to working
with ranchers and producers to secure a meaningful package for Great
Plains agriculture.
From my position on the Senate Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee,
I have the ability to ensure South Dakota gets fair representation in
the appropriations process. After the Farm Bill becomes law, program
funding is crucial to allow producers to participate in Farm Bill programs.
I will continue to work for South Dakota's rural and agricultural communities.
Please read below to learn more on agricultural issues important to
South Dakota farmers, ranchers and consumers, including information
on the 2002 Farm Bill.
Learn more about my work for disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers.
Learn More About Disaster Assistance
| The 2002 Farm Bill | Country
of Origin Labeling (COOL) | Nutrition
Information
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