What are the top priorities for the Western Caucus Foundation this year?

The Congressional Western Caucus has advocated for agriculture and rural Americans for more than 30 years. They have clear priorities for the 119th Session.

Today, we are reviving our partnership with the Western Caucus Foundation and our Champions of Rural America project!

Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa spoke with RFD-TV’s own Jennifer Vickery Smith on what they look to accomplish this year, grazing on public lands, and wildfires.

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