Washington, D.C. (Dec. 21, 2024) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement applauding the inclusion of a farm bill extension and a $10 billion farm aid package in the year-end continuing resolution. The funding bill also includes disaster funding for communities devastated by hurricanes and weather-related disasters.

“ICBA and the nation’s community banks applaud Congress for passing a continuing resolution (H.R. 10545) to keep the government running, to extend the farm bill for one year, and to provide $10 billion in economic assistance for our nation’s farmers and ranchers.

“Importantly, the bill also provides necessary funds for disaster assistance for many hurting communities adversely impacted by recent hurricanes and other weather-related disasters.

“We thank Congress for addressing the important needs of the agricultural community, which is the foundation of rural America and our nation’s food security.”

ICBA called for Congress to include these measures in a recent public statement.

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The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.

As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers’ financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at icba.org.