New Legislation Addresses ‘Continuous Rail Service Problems’ Faced by Ag Industry

By Agricultural Retailers Association|July 9, 2023

Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President & CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement applauding the introduction of Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Reliable Rail Service Act:

“ARA appreciates Senator Baldwin and Roger Marshall for leading legislative efforts to address the continuous rail service problems faced by our industry, which has caused supply chain disruptions and negatively impacted other shippers within the agricultural industry.

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“Congress needs to tackle head on the significant cost increases and service disruptions that harm the businesses of our ag retailer members and their farmer customers who rely on freight rail transportation to deliver the critical crop input products to feed and fuel our nation.

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“This proposal will provide some needed clarity to the common carrier obligation, improve the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) oversight authority, and help ensure railroads provide reliable service at reasonable rates for shippers, which will ultimately benefit consumers.”

For Senator Baldwin’s press release, click here.

View a one-pager about the legislation to learn more.

To view ARA’s priorities as they relate to transportation and supply chain, click here.

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The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is a nonprofit trade association representing the interests of retailers across the U.S. on legislative and regulatory issues on Capitol Hill. As the political voice of agricultural retailers, ARA not only represents its membership but also educates members on the political process and important issues affecting the industry. For more information on current legislative and regulatory issues impacting agricultural retailers, visit www.aradc.org. See all author stories here.

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