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THOMPSON OPENING STATEMENT: “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission”

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WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning and welcome to our first hearing with Mike Selig, the Chairman of the Com...

The Field Report: What's new at the CFTC?

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CFTC Chairman Selig stops by the ag committee, tax reform keeps farms in the family, and other news. Read the full newsletter here. Never miss an update. Subscribe to The Field Report here!

Chairman Thompson Praises President Trump’s Steadfast Commitment to American Agriculture

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Today, during the White House Great American Agriculture Celebration, President Donald J. Trump outlined a range of administrative actions to bolster America’s farm economy, announced a forthcoming emergency request for additional producer assistance, and called upon Congress to swiftly enact a new farm bill. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following ...

Chairman Thompson Welcomes Rep. Valadao to Ag Committee

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Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) announced the official placement of Rep. David Valadao (CA-22) to the House Committee on Agriculture. "On behalf of the House Committee on Agriculture, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Rep. Valadao,” Chairman Thompson said. “As a producer who understands the ins and outs of a family operation, Mr. Valadao appreciate...

2026 Farm Bill Renames 1890 Scholarship Program

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The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 passed out of committee and included an amendment to rename the 1890 National Scholars Program in honor of Rep. David Scott (GA-13). This amendment was introduced by House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15). "Empowering the next generation of agricultural leaders is a critical part of the farm bill, and I am proud to supp...