House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's use of tariffs: "American farmers and ranchers produce the safest, most affordable, and most abundant food supply in the world, and securing reliable access to international markets is incredibly important for our producers. Moving ... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement applauding President Trump's Executive Order on the necessity of maintaining an adequate supply of glyphosate-based herbicides for national security: "Thank you to President Trump for acknowledging the importance of glyphosate-based herbicides in American agriculture. At the House Committee on Agricu... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement applauding USDA’s proposed rules to update federal line speed regulations in poultry and swine processing establishments: “We are pleased to see USDA take this next step to modernize and provide much needed cert... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: “A new farm bill is long overdue, and the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 is an important step forward in providing certainty to our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. We made historic agricultural investments l... Read more »
Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) announced Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) as the new chairman of the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. “Rep. Newhouse is a valued and engaged member of our committee, and I am proud to see him stepping up to lead the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture," Chairman Thompson said. "He has proven himself to be a true a... Read more »
Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statements after the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced the CLARITY Act, a digital asset market structure bill: Chairman Thompson said, “I want to congratulate Chairman Boozman and the entire Senate Agr... Read more »
The newly released budget from the Republican Study Committee (RSC) shows a realignment toward supporting American agriculture while promoting fiscal responsibility. “I applaud Chairman Pfluger and Rep. Beth Van Duyne for their work in aligning the Republican Study Committee budget with the priorities of the broader GOP conference regarding agriculture, our nation’s most important industry,” said ... Read more »
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today on the release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: "The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are a step in the right direction, and I applaud Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy for their refocus on real, whole, nutrient-dense foods that fuel our families. I am particularly enco... Read more »
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today on the passing of House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01): "Penny and I are devastated by the news of the passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a champion of rural America and a true friend. We were looking forward to hosting Doug at the Pennsylvania Farm ... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statement on the advancement of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025: "Today’s bipartisan passage of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act delivers long-overdue certainty for rural communities... Read more »
