[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 454 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 454
Expressing the sense of the Senate that the 108th Congress should
provide the necessary funds to make disaster assistance available for
all customarily eligible agricultural producers as emergency spending
and not funded by cuts to the farm bill.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 9, 2004
Mr. Harkin (for himself and Mrs. Lincoln) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Senate that the 108th Congress should
provide the necessary funds to make disaster assistance available for
all customarily eligible agricultural producers as emergency spending
and not funded by cuts to the farm bill.
Whereas, agriculture has been the cornerstone of every civilization throughout
history and remains the driving force behind the nation's economy;
Whereas, American farmers and ranchers help keep food affordable in this country
and also help to feed the world;
Whereas, America's farmers and ranchers produce the food and fiber that is so
vital to our economy while protecting our soil, helping to keep our
waters clean, and reducing air pollution across the country;
Whereas, all sectors of our country rely in some way on a successful, strong and
vibrant agriculture industry;
Whereas, it is the nature of agriculture that farmers and ranchers will suffer
production losses because of the vagaries of weather;
Whereas, Congress has responded to natural disasters by providing assistance to
those affected including the nation's farmers and ranchers to help
restore financial stability in times of such losses; and
Whereas, Congress has traditionally provided such assistance on an emergency
basis without cutting programs to the class of those suffering.
Resolved, That it is the Sense of the Senate that the 108th
Congress should provide the necessary funds to make disaster assistance
available for all customarily eligible agricultural producers as
emergency spending and not funded by cuts to the farm bill.
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