House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) has criticized Democrats following their vote to shut down the government indefinitely. In a statement, Thompson said, “By voting to shut down the government, Democrats put critical USDA services in jeopardy. These political games harm rural America through disruptions to farm payments, disaster relief, food assistance, and other critical services. Performative photo ops at state fairs and lip service to the producers who feed, fuel, and clothe our country won’t hide the truth—Democrats forcing a government shutdown only inflicts more pain on our agricultural economy.”
The shutdown could impact various United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that are important for farmers and rural communities. Services such as farm payments, disaster relief efforts, and food assistance may face interruptions as a result of the government closure.
