House Republicans Introduce FARM Act to End Renewable Subsidies on Agricultural Lands

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
House Republicans are introducing the FARM Act to end federal funding of renewable subsidies for wind and solar development on agricultural lands, aiming to protect farmland and prevent taxpayer money from being used for green energy projects.

Key Points

  • Rep. Tom Tiffany introduced the FARM Act to end federal funding of renewable subsidies for green energy projects on agricultural lands
  • The bill aims to protect farmland and prevent taxpayer dollars from being used for 'green energy boondoggles'
  • Renewable subsidies for wind and solar could cost taxpayers $424.6 billion over the next decade

Pros

  • Protects farmland from being used for green energy projects
  • Prevents taxpayer money from funding renewable subsidies on agricultural lands

Cons

  • May impact the growth of renewable energy sources like wind and solar