On June 12, the U.S. House of Representatives voted for legislation providing long-awaited relief to Florida citrus growers impacted in 2022 by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The bill awaits a vote in the Senate to make it law.
Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM), based in Bartow, FL, announced this key development in a June 13 press release. FCM credits Florida Congressman Scott Franklin for sponsoring this bill, called the: Block Grant Assistance Act (H.R. 662). Companion legislation (S. 180) was filed in the Senate by U.S. Senator Rick Scott with Senator Marco Rubio as an original co-sponsor.
This Bill is the relief Florida’s citrus growers have been eagerly awaiting since last fall.
“The Block Grant Assistance Act” is essential to the recovery of Florida’s citrus growers from the severe damages inflicted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. That’s why I am grateful to Rep. Franklin and the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Block Grant Assistance Act” states Matt Joyner, CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. “Today’s passage is an important step in the right direction.
Now, Joyner says, “I urge the U.S. Senate to act quickly and pass the Block Grant Assistance Act to allow Florida citrus growers to rebuild and replant so we can continue to harvest and produce America’s favorite breakfast juice.”
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