Spartz: This Week’s Vote Will Show Who Stands for Affordability
Washington, DC – Last night, Rep. Spartz’s amendment to exempt large farm tractors, combines, and sprayers from unreasonable emissions standards, consistent with military equipment, was made in order by the Rules Committee. It will receive a floor vote this week.
Under one-size-fits-all EPA regulations, farm diesel engines were swept into burdensome emission standards, adding unreasonable costs to farmers, causing damaging delays, creating fire hazards, and leading to higher prices at grocery stores. Farm machinery and input costs have surged from 30% to 100% just in the last five years, pushing food prices higher and putting family farms on the brink of widespread bankruptcies.
“Food security is national security,” said Rep. Spartz. “Congress cannot continue failing American farmers and consumers. This week’s vote will show who truly stands for affordability and American families.”
Rep. Spartz’s amendment is endorsed by the Indiana Farm Bureau.
“Indiana Farm Bureau supports Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05) on her amendment #49 to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Amid continued tight margins, this amendment would make it easier and more affordable to operate and maintain the equipment essential to producing the food, fuel, and fiber our country depends on.”
Find the amendment text HERE and Rep. Spartz’s testimony HERE.
