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Home » Press Releases » U.S. Rep. Wied: Introduces BARNS Act to protect farmers in the event of a future government shutdown
WASHINGTON — On day 41 of the government shutdown, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced legislation to ensure that the Farm Services Agency (FSA) is considered essential and remains open regardless of a lapse in federal funding. “The Farm Service Agency provides critical support to our great farmers here in Wisconsin and across the nation,” said Congressman Wied. “From disaster relief...