@GOP Rep. TomTiffany (R, WI) re-introduces bill to eliminate farm subsidy for solar projects

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Tiffany re-introduces bill to eliminate farm subsidy for solar projects

https://www.leadertelegram.com/news/daily-updates/tiffany-re-introduces-bill-to-eliminate-farm-subsidy-for-solar-projects/article_76e800dc-f834-11ef-82f2-e3f8201010df.html


Chris Vetter Leader-Telegram staff Mar 3, 2025 Updated 23 hrs ago



CHIPPEWA FALLS — U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has reintroduced legislation that would eliminate most subsidies for solar and wind energy projects on farm land. The measure is titled Future Agricultural Retention and Management (FARM) Act.

Tiffany, R-Minocqua, said he doesn’t want land that is producing food to be taken out of production so it can instead produce energy.

“Taxpayer dollars shouldn’t be used to sacrifice farmland for green energy boondoggles,” Tiffany wrote in a press release last week announcing the bill. “The FARM Act ends corporate welfare for unreliable energy sources and ensures agricultural land is protected for future generations.”


The bill, H.R. 1754, has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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With Republicans now controlling both the U.S. House and Senate as well as the presidency, the bill has a stronger chance of becoming law this time. The bill is co-sponsored by Reps. Ben Cline (VA-06), Warren Davidson (OH-08), and Roger Williams (TX-25).

Tiffany, who represents the Seventh Congressional District that covers northwest Wisconsin including most of Chippewa County except for Chippewa Falls, was elected in May 2020, replacing Sean Duffy, who is now secretary of the Department of Transportation.