Frank Lucas
12/08/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/08/2025 15:53
Lucas on Economic Assistance for Farmers: “Trump never forgets our farmers”
Washington, DC - Congressman Frank D. Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after President Trump announced a $12 billion economic assistance package for American farmers.
"Today's timely announcement of economic assistance proves once again that President Trump never forgets our farmers. This much-needed relief will go a long way for the men and women who keep our country fed, and I know my fellow Oklahomans welcome this effort with open arms."
BACKGROUND
-Up to $11 billion of this package will go to the USDA's Farmer Bridge Assistance program, which will provide one-time payments to row crop farmers.
-The remaining $1 billion will be reserved as the USDA evaluates changing market conditions.
-The funds are set to be delivered by February 28th, 2026.
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