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This resolution urges President Trump and the U.S. Congress to relocate the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from Washington, D.C. to Central Illinois, specifically Bloomington-Normal or Decatur. The resolution argues that the current USDA location is disconnected from the agricultural communities it serves, while Central Illinois offers significant advantages, including being home to major agricultural research institutions, agribusinesses like Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), and having a central geographic location with excellent transportation infrastructure. The resolution suggests that moving the USDA would create economic opportunities, improve coordination with farmers and agribusiness leaders, and provide a more cost-effective and efficient department. It references the Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement (SWAMP) Act as evidence of a broader congressional interest in decentralizing federal agencies. The resolution requests that copies be sent to key government officials, including the President, the Secretary of Agriculture, congressional leadership, and the Illinois Congressional Delegation.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=177&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104