WASHINGTON, D.C., July 26, 2010 – The AFBF, the CSI and the NAM put forth a comprehensive approach today to double U.S. exports in five years – a key goal of President Obama’s. << Read more
Stallman: Farm Bill Structure, Funding Critical to Safety Net AFBF Backs Estate Tax Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 14, 2010 – The American Farm Bureau Federation backs an amendment to the small business lending bill that would permanently reform the federal estate tax and has asked Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), to allow the Senate to consider the proposal. << Read more
For over a decade, Farm Bureau has been at the forefront seeking Death Tax reform. In 1996, it was Farm Bureau members who brought the issue to Congress’ attention by delivering 100,000 messages to lawmakers. Key Hill leaders have told us they expect legislative action prior to Memorial Day, most likely in the Senate Finance Committee.
In 2010, we have an opportunity to seek long-lasting reform. AFBF is launching the “Put Death Taxes to Rest” campaign. If we garner the 60 votes needed, the Senate is likely to address this issue. It will take a focused grassroots effort of Farm Bureau members and leadership to help win this issue for Farm Bureau. We are seeking quality contacts from members who have been impacted by Death Taxes, went through expensive planning or need reform in order to pass along their agricultural operations to the next generation.
Here are links to more information. The FB ACT Insider Tax Page is a small part of the priority issues web site created by American Farm Bureau. Read our Death Tax Fact Sheet or Death Tax Talking Points position sheets. Use our Death Tax Op-Ed sheet to help in writing letters to the editor. A Death Tax Action Card can also be mailed to legislators. Still more resources can be gathered by contacting MFB's Legislative Department.
New Rural Revitalization web site online
Resources for Farm Bureaus to help improve the quality of life in rural communications can be found on this Rural Community Building site developed by AFBF.
National Legislative Priorities
Farm Bureau monitors the legislative process in Congress, as well as regulatory and legal issues that affect agricultural producers throughout the country. Here is a informaton on some of the issues considered priorities by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Federal Links
U.S. Government
White House
Executive Agencies
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Thomas - Guide to Congressional Legislation
Federal Register - Guide to Rules and Regulations