Chairman Glenn Thompson's House Farm Bill, released on May 17, has faced criticism from the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA). In a statement, the organizations described the bill as corrupt and accused it of pandering to industrial agriculture monopolies. They also claimed that the bill nullifies state laws that protect independent pork producers. The OCM and CMA are lobbying against the bill and are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to let it die in committee. They have been advocating for the enactment of the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act, which aims to reform the USDA's Commodity Checkoff Programs. Additionally, they have been working to oppose the Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression (EATS) Act, which seeks to nullify state ballot measures related to agriculture. The OCM and CMA are non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting competitive markets in agriculture and defending against attacks on states' rights. The OCM is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, while the CMA is based in Washington, D.C. [b60a2055]
The criticism of Chairman Glenn Thompson's House Farm Bill is part of a larger effort by the OCM and CMA to address corruption in the agricultural industry. The organizations argue that the bill fails to address unethical practices in the USDA's Commodity Checkoff Programs. These programs have been a subject of controversy, and the OCM and CMA have been advocating for their reform. They have also been lobbying against the EATS Act, which they claim would undermine state laws and benefit foreign-owned corporations. The OCM and CMA have previously sent letters opposing the EATS Act, but their concerns were ignored. The OCM and CMA are committed to promoting competitive markets in agriculture and defending states' rights. [b60a2055]