NCC Applauds House Passage of Continuing Resolution

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The National Cotton Council (NCC) applauds the House of Representatives for passing a Continuing Resolution that funds the government through mid-March, while extending farm bill provisions for one year and providing critical disaster assistance and emergency economic assistance for cotton and other crops. The much-needed economic and disaster relief will help mitigate the financial stress caused by a combination of increased production costs, weakening market prices, and production losses caused by natural disasters.

NCC Chairman Joe Nicosia stated, "We thank House members for supporting the end-of-year spending package that provides farmers the additional support they desperately need. We strongly urge the Senate to follow suit in a timely manner so that the bill can be moved to the President’s desk.”

Nicosia added, “With recognition that the current package does not fully address the needs of all industry segments, we urge the next Congress to move quickly in early 2025 to pass a new farm bill that gives our industry the enhanced long-term support we need.”