Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ronny Jackson introduced the Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Act to aid Panhandle ranchers after 7,000 livestock deaths due to wildfires.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Congressman Ronny Jackson introduced the Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Acts to aid ranchers affected by the Panhandle wildfires, which caused the loss of around 7,000 livestock. The legislation requires the USDA to establish additional payment rates for excessive unborn livestock deaths due to the fires. The proposed act aims to help ranchers rebuild their herds and restore the region's cattle industry.
May 03, 2024
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