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The Field Report: Farm Bill Passes House

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Read the full newsletter here for updates on the farm bill passing the House, the EPA approving a new rootstock, and other ag policy news. Never miss an update! Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here.

Chairman Thompson Commends House Passage of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

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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...

Chairman Thompson Floor Remarks on the 2026 Farm Bill

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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...

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 ...