Statement by Congressman Marc Veasey Regarding Vote on Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is a statement from Congressman Marc Veasey (D) Texas after voting on the FARM Bill (HR 2642) legislation that fails to include reauthorization of nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
"Yesterday, the House took action on a 600-page bill that violated the House Republican "three day" rule, of posting legislation for all to read, shattered over 50 years of bipartisan cooperation, and omitted nutrition assistance funding for the nation’s most important anti-hunger program, SNAP, which is essential to feeding our children, people with disabilities, seniors and low-income households.”
“Republicans should be ashamed, to move forward and pass a bill that does not include SNAP funding. To move forward and pass a bill that does not include this funding is an insult to the American people and abandonment of the most vulnerable of our country including the almost 1.5 million SNAP-participating households in the state of Texas.”
“This short-sighted approach was opposed by over 500 agriculture organizations and is yet another display of House Republicans’ unwillingness to work across party lines and produce legislation that can be passed in both chambers.”
“The American people and residents of the 33rd Congressional district expect and deserve more. I am extremely disappointed. Americans deserve better from Republican leadership. I commend President Obama for indicating his plans to veto this one-sided legislation.”
*Correction made to statement on 7/15/2013