Grassroots Alert: Time to weigh in on new farm bill

ICBA is urging community bankers to both call and write their members of Congress today on the pending farm bill using ICBA’s newest grassroots advocacy materials.

Background: ICBA is asking Congress to enhance USDA guaranteed loan programs while blocking Farm Credit System expansion and nonfarm business-lending proposals. While farm bill timing is uncertain, action this spring is possible.

Grassroots Messages: Community bankers can use ICBA’s Be Heard grassroots action center to call and write their members of Congress as soon as possible.

CALL CONGRESS HERE

WRITE CONGRESS HERE

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