I will work diligently to ensure that the Farm Bill will secure the competitiveness of American agriculture
Work to ensure the Farm Bill secures the competitiveness of American agriculture.
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Evidence
Agriculture is the most important industry in the Sixth District, and it is critical that federal legislation supports our farmers. I will work diligently to ensure that the Farm Bill will secure the competitiveness of American agriculture, provide financial certainty to farmers and our agriculture community, strengthen research in the ag sector, and expand rural broadband.
Congressman Ben Cline ... was joined by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson ... in hosting an Agriculture Listening Session with over 50 farmers and other Ag industry stakeholders ... During the Listening Session, Congressman Cline, Chairman Thompson, and the participants discussed several aspects of the upcoming Farm Bill, including how the Bill can be used to support farmers and the industry.
Rep. Ben Cline ... hosted his two-day annual Farm Tour ... to meet with Valley farmers and those in the agriculture industry to hear their needs and concerns on how decisions in Washington impact their industry. ... "As I continue to work to bring the Farm Bill to the House floor, it is crucial that I hear directly from Virginia’s Sixth District farmers and ensure that the federal government supports our farmers and the entire agricultural community across the Nation rather than hinder them."
"Whether it’s hosting farm tours, getting rid of bureaucratic red tape, investing in broadband for rural areas, or securing favorable trade deals for our agricultural products, I will always advocate for the best agricultural interests of Virginia's Sixth District." ... "I will continue to fight tirelessly for policies that bolster the economy in rural America and honor the hard work of our farmers."
In Congress, my focus is simple: strengthen American agriculture and make sure our farmers can compete on a level playing field. I’m proud to be a co-sponsor of the Grown in America Act, which provides a tax credit to encourage the purchase of American-grown commodities. ... Through my role on the House Appropriations Committee’s Agriculture Subcommittee, I’ve helped secure $21.9 billion in funding for the Department of Agriculture, including investments that expand markets, fuel agricultural research, and sustain rural economies across Virginia.
Committee on Appropriations: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
154 | 30-Apr | H R 7567 | On Passage | P | Farm, Food, and National Security Act
4/30 154 H.R. 7567 On Passage of the Bill Yea Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 ... expand[s] producers’ access to credit, promote[s] precision agriculture, and enhance[s] conservation programs for working lands.
Assessments
Cline made concrete same-term efforts tied to the promise: he hosted agriculture listening sessions and farm tours connected to Farm Bill priorities, served on the Agriculture appropriations subcommittee, co-sponsored agriculture competitiveness legislation, and voted for House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The House-passed farm bill included competitiveness-oriented provisions such as credit access, precision agriculture, conservation, research, and rural support. However, the record provided shows House passage and advocacy, not final enactment of a Farm Bill that actually secured the promised outcome. Because the promised result was only materially advanced, not fully delivered, partial credit is appropriate.
The promise was framed as working to ensure the Farm Bill supports the competitiveness of American agriculture, not as guaranteeing enactment of a specific final bill. Evidence shows Cline took relevant same-term actions: hosted Farm Bill listening sessions and farm tours, publicly advocated for bringing the Farm Bill forward, served on the Agriculture appropriations subcommittee, supported agriculture-related funding and research, and co-sponsored competitiveness-oriented legislation. However, the evidence does not show that a Farm Bill provision or final enacted Farm Bill actually secured the promised competitiveness outcome, so this is best scored as partial rather than delivered.