Washington, March 4 -- Representative Jill Tokuda issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted against House Republicans' Farm Bill, arguing it falls short for Hawai'i farmers and families. As the only member of the Hawai'i congressional delegation serving on one of Congress's agriculture committees, Rep. Tokuda fought during the committee's markup to ensure the bill reflected the realities facing Hawai'i's local agricultural communities, following her recent Ag Listening Sessions across the state.
Rep. Tokuda ultimately opposed the measure, citing its failure to address the rising costs facing farmers and producers, support the nutrition needs of working families-from keiki to kupuna-and provi...