US House Names Conferees To Work With Senate On Farm Bill

Posted by Brian Gould Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:03:00 GMT

The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday appointed conferees to work with senators to create a unified farm bill, laying down a blueprint for agricultural and nutrition policy for five years.

The appointment of conferees paves the way for Congress to finish work on a five-year 2008 farm bill, House Agriculture Committee ranking minority member Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., said.

Rep. Dennis Cardoza, D-Calif., said in a statement: “The appointment of conferees is a significant step towards completion of the Farm Bill.”