Congressman Tom Cole Supports Agriculture Funding Bill to Strengthen U.S. Farming Sector
Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma's Fourth District has voted in favor of H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation provides funding for the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Commodity Future Trading Commission. Cole emphasized the importance of the bill in supporting American farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. The bill aims to enhance food safety, protect agriculture from foreign pests and diseases, and invest in research to maintain the competitiveness of the U.S. agriculture industry. Additionally, it prioritizes funding for home ownership loans, broadband investments, and infrastructure development in rural areas, while tightening oversight on foreign purchases of agricultural land.