WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Jon Husted issued the following press release:
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) introduced the USDA Loan Modernization Act. This bill would remove outdated eligibility barriers that prevent modern family farms from accessing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan programs.
"Ninety-five percent of farms in Ohio are family-owned and operated, and they shouldn't be penalized by outdated rules for securing their families' and their farms' future. This bill would modernize USDA loan rules so they reflect how family farms operate today and ensure they can continue to grow and pass their legacy on to the next generation," said Husted.
Statements of support:
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