MEMBER LOGIN JOIN EVENTS INSURANCE ABOUT NEWS ADVOCACY MEMBERS PROGRAMS FOUNDATION NEWS RELEASES Nebraska Farm Bureau Urges House Members to Oppose Build Back Better Plan Nebraska Farm BureauNovember 18, 2021221 views0 By Nebraska Farm Bureau Share LINCOLN, NEB. – Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) is urging Nebraska’s congressional delegation to oppose President Biden’s Build Back Better Act (BBB), also known as the reconciliation package. In a letter to Nebraska’s House of Representatives members, NEFB President Mark McHargue says the bill’s significant price tag along with the increased taxes used to pay for it outweigh any benefit that may exist in the legislation. “This partisan package of new social spending and tax increases on both businesses and individuals falls well outside of legislation we can support. Given our continued concerns with increased inflation along with the significant amount of federal spending which has occurred over the past two years, now is not the time to spend trillions more and significantly increase taxes,” McHargue said. With the Consumer Price Index at a 31-year high, NEFB fears the creation of new federal social spending programs will only make inflation challenges worse. At the same time, BBB is paid for by significantly increasing taxes on individuals and businesses which will limit economic growth and potentially destroy jobs at a time when our nation’s economy can least afford it. NEFB also raises concern over the bill’s potential methane tax on the oil and gas industry, which will lead to further gas/energy price increases. “While some elements in this legislation would make significant investment in rural America and farmers and ranchers through voluntary conservation programs, the massive amount of spending and tax increases clearly outweigh any benefits we would see. It is our hope that the development of sound public policy transcends party politics and campaign promises,” McHargue said. In the letter, McHargue asked House representatives to oppose the measure when it comes to the House floor for a vote. The Nebraska Farm Bureau is a grassroots, state-wide organization dedicated to supporting farm and ranch families and working for the benefit of all Nebraskans through a wide variety of educational, service, and advocacy efforts. More than 55,000 families across Nebraska are Farm Bureau members, working together to achieve rural and urban prosperity as agriculture is a key fuel to Nebraska’s economy. For more information about Nebraska Farm Bureau and agriculture, visit www.nefb.org. What is your reaction? APPROVE 3 NOT SURE 0 DISAPPROVE 3 0 221 You may also like Nebraska Farm Bureau to hold Agriculture and Rural Issues Republican Gubernatorial Forum Dec. 5 in Kearney November 8, 2021 Statement from Mark McHargue, President Regarding Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act November 8, 2021 2021 Nebraska Farm Bureau Silver Eagle Award Honors Sallie Atkins Advocate for Nebraska Beef October 27, 2021 Nebraska Farm Bureau Leaders Urge President Biden to Focus Efforts on Trade Policy October 6, 2021 Contact Us NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU® 5225 South 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512 P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501-0299 Email: information@nefb.org Telephone: (800) 742-4016 or (402) 421‑4400 Membership Payments: (402) 421-4466 Fax: (402) 421‑4439 Quick Links About Us News Releases Benefits Priority Issues Foundation © 2021 Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation and its affiliates. All rights reserved. MEMBER LOGIN JOIN EVENTS INSURANCE