WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement after today’s hearing with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack: “I would like to thank Secretary Tom Vilsack for providing a comprehensive update on USDA’s work to address the issues facing our rural residents and agricultural producers over the last year,” said Chairman David Scott. “Congress took gr... Read More »
WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “To Review the State of the Rural Economy with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack”. [As prepared for delivery] Good morning, and welcome to all who are watching the hearing today. I would like to start by extending a warm welcome and return to my friend and our witness today, Secretar... Read More »
Thursday, January 20, 2022 – 10:00 AM ET Virtual Hearing Full Committee on Agriculture RE: “To Review the State of the Rural Economy with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack” A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this event can be found here. **NOTE: **House Office Buildings are closed to the public. The hearing will be broadcast live via YouTube fo... Read More »
WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America”. [As prepared for delivery] Good morning, and welcome to a hearing that I have been greatly looking forward to hosting. Today we will discuss the implications on rural communities and agriculture from th... Read More »
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 – 10:00 AM ET Hybrid Hearing Full Committee on Agriculture RE: "Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America” A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this event can be found here. **NOTE: **House Office Buildings are closed to the public. The hearing will be broadcast live via YouTube for... Read More »
WASHINGTON (January 5, 2022) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Jim Costa issued the following statement on yesterday's announcements regarding the USMCA Dispute on Canadian Dairy Restrictions. “Yesterday’s announcement from Ambassador Tai regarding the USMCA panel’s siding with the United States is a huge victory for U.S. da... Read More »
WASHINGTON (December 21, 2021) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott releases highlights of activity undertaken by the Committee in 2021: “2021 was a very productive year for our House Agriculture Committee, and I’m looking forward to continuing that work into the new year,” said Chairman David Scott.“In particular, I am proud of the bipartisan pieces of legislation we favorably repor... Read More »
WASHINGTON (December 16, 2021) – Chairman David Scott of Georgia and Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Subcommittee Chair Antonio Delgado released the following statement congratulating Rostin Behnam on his confirmation as Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). “I would like to congratulate Rostin Behnam on his confirmation as the Chair of CFTC. I have had the good fortune... Read More »
WASHINGTON (December 9, 2021) – In a letter to Secretary Tom Vilsack Thursday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia requested that a portion of USDA funding for relief from agricultural market disruptions be allocated to help merchandisers of U.S. cotton. The letter, in part, read as follows: “Mr. Secretary, our nation’s cotton industry is experiencing unprecedented supply c... Read More »
WASHINGTON – (December 8, 2021) Today, four bipartisan bills drafted and moved out of the House Agriculture Committee, H.R. 5290; H.R. 5608; H.R. 5609; and H.R 4489, passed in the House of Representatives. Below are the bills which passed today and a brief description of each: H.R. 5290 - This bill extends the authorization for Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) through September 30, 2022. It wil... Read More »
WASHINGTON (December 8, 2021) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following remarks in support of H.R. 5290, To extend authorization for livestock mandatory reporting: Remarks as delivered: I rise in strong support of H.R. 5290, our agriculture industry is the best, the greatest in the world and at the centerpiece of it is our livestock industry, and that is why we are ga... Read More »
Chairman David Scott Praises USDA’s Establishment of Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program WASHINGTON(December 8, 2021)– House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement praising the USDA’s announcement of a $400 million Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). In addition to the $400 million that will be available for em... Read More »
WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled "Review of USDA Nutrition Distribution Programs" [As prepared for delivery] Thank you to each of our witnesses for joining us today. I appreciate you taking time out of your schedules to provide us with your expertise. I look ... Read More »
Chairman David Scott Statement on Biofuels Announcements WASHINGTON (December 7, 2021) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement on today's biofuels announcements; the USDA’s roll out of $800 million for the biofuels industry and the EPA’s announcement of Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “I applaud the Biden Admini... Read More »
Hybrid Hearing RE: "Review of USDA Nutrition Distribution Programs" Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:00 a.m. WITNESS LIST Mr. Carlos Rodriguez, President and CEO of Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Hillside, NJ Ms. Mary Greene Trottier, Director of Food Distribution Programs, Spirit Lake Tribe, and President of the National Association of Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations, Fort Tott... Read More »
