I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4425 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 16, 2017 Mr. Blumenauer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means , Education and the Workforce , and Foreign Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To reform the safety net for farmers and ranchers, enhance soil, water, and habitat conservation, encourage beginning farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition for Americans, support agriculture research and innovation, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems, and for other purposes.