WASHINGTON, DC — 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 statement after the U.S. Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act out of committee: “Last July, the House sent a strong bipartisan message when 78 Democrats joined 216 Republicans to pass the CLARITY Act. On... Read more »
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WASHINGTON, DC — The House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 this morning with a final vote of 224-200. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today commending the passage of this critical legislation: “Working in Congress on behalf of our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities is an ho... Read more »
I rise today in strong support of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. It is more evident than ever that rural America needs a new farm bill now — not next year or next Congress. Producers are operating under the third consecutive farm bill extension, and the simple truth is that the policies of 2018 are no match for the challenges of 2026. It is time to get this critical legislation... Read more »
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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... Read more »
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! Read more »
The ag committee announces an upcoming CFTC hearing, Penn State releases a new AI extension tool, and other news. Read the full newsletter here! Subscribe to The Field Report here to keep up with all things House Ag. Read more »
Congressman Valadao joins the ag committee, crop insurance enrollment hits record highs, and other news. Read the full newsletter here! Never miss an update from House Ag. Subscribe to The Field Report here! Read more »
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 ... Read more »
