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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Illinois lawmaker urges Trump to relocate USDA from D.C. to the Midwest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — An Illinois legislator is urging President Donald Trump to move the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) out of Washington and into the heartland. was introduced by Rep. Regan Deering (R-Decatur). 'The hardworking farmers and ranchers of this country feed the United States, yet the bureaucrats of Washington, D.C., who control agriculture policy are out of touch with the realities of rural America,' the resolution reads. It goes on to say that the USDA should 'be located where the real work of American agriculture happens; rather than be based in the 'swamp' of Washington, D.C., the department should be in the heartland of the United States, among the farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities that keep this country running.' The resolution advocates for the Bloomington-Normal and Decatur area as a proposed location for the USDA, as they are 'at the center of the action.' According to the text, the Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies of Meaningful Placement (SWAMP) Act, introduced in Congress, seeks to move agencies away from Washington and 'into the heartland, closer to the people they impact the most.' 'That is something the president and the Department of Government Efficiency is working towards, streamlining our agencies, decreasing the bloat. Many of my constituents here in Illinois are all for that,' Deering . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
13-02-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Common Ground: Bipartisan Efforts to Locate Government Waste
Many federal agencies in Washington D.C. serve communities across the country — but how can government officials in D.C. know what the main issues and concerns are for Americans in these places when they work thousands of miles away from them? Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) discuss how their bipartisan bill, the Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement (SWAMP) Act, is dedicated to relocating federal jobs out of Washington D.C. and closer to the communities they serve — allowing Americans to feel more connected to federal agencies. They also discuss the need to cut unnecessary spending on Capitol Hill, and how many lawmakers are willing to work across the aisle to find where this should be done. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
