Press Release
☷Statement by Secretary Vilsack on the President s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
U.S. Department of Agriculture ( By Press Release office)
Mar 13,2024
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The Biden - Harris Administration just released the President ' s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 . They ' ve been making great progress since the President took office , creating millions of jobs and reducing inflation . This budget focuses on helping working families by lowering costs , protecting Social Security and Medicare , investing in America , and cracking down on fraud and wasteful spending . Agriculture Secretary Vilsack emphasized the importance of funding USDA programs and facilities to benefit Americans , especially those in rural communities . The Budget also prioritizes nutrition programs , affordable housing in rural areas , and fair compensation for the wildland fire workforce . These investments will promote prosperity for years to come . This budget is asking for $386 million to invest in the Forest Service ' s wildland fire workforce . The goal is to ensure fair pay , increase workforce capacity , provide health and well - being support , and improve Government housing for wildland firefighters . This aligns with the President ' s commitment to support and grow this critical workforce . Additionally , there is a proposal to invest $3 . 8 billion in research , education , and economics programs to equip farmers , ranchers , and foresters with the tools and information needed for success . The budget also includes $2 . 3 billion for business capital and energy cost reduction programs to boost rural economic health . Lastly , $6 billion is allocated to improve land management decisions and address climate adaptation , conservation , and resilience on National Forest lands . When it comes to dealing with climate change and protecting the environment , it ' s not just about doing the right thing . It also has a positive impact on taxpayers , who end up paying for the increasing costs caused by climate change . The Budget aims to reduce the deficit by cutting unnecessary expenses and making sure the wealthy contribute their fair share . To learn more about the President ' s Budget for FY 2025 , check out www . whitehouse . gov/omb/budget#USDA . And just so you know , USDA is all about equal opportunities for everyone , whether it ' s in providing services , employment , or lending .
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