I rise in strong support of H.R. 2051. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the Mandatory Price Reporting Act, the National Forest Foundation Act and the U.S. Grain Standards Act. This bill continues the tradition of bipartisan, bicameral work done by the Agriculture Committees.
Floor Statement by Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson
H.R. 2051, Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015
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“I thank the gentleman. I yield myself such time as I may consume.
“M__ Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2051. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the Mandatory Price Reporting Act, the National Forest Foundation Act and the U.S. Grain Standards Act. This bill continues the tradition of bipartisan, bicameral work done by the Agriculture Committees.
“Important livestock price reporting programs will be continued under the bill’s Mandatory Price Reporting provisions. Producers rely on access to transparent, accurate and timely market information and H.R. 2051 will provide that certainty.
“The National Forest Foundation Act is the type of public-private collaboration we should all be able to support, giving private groups and stakeholders a chance to help in the stewardship and management of our National Forests and Grasslands. H.R. 2051 will ensure that this partnership can continue.
“And, finally, the U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act will allow the Federal Grain Inspection Service to continue official weighing and inspection services. Both grain buyers and sellers rely on a “gold standard” quality assurance, backed by the federal government, when conducting business.
“Again, this is a good, common-sense, bipartisan bill and I urge my colleagues to vote yes.”
