House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Chairman Austin Scott (GA-08) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing: “Financing Farm Operations: The Importance of Credit and Risk Management." Remarks as prepared: "This hearing of the General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee will now come to order. Today, we wi... Read more »
House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Chairman Tracey Mann (KS-01) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing: “Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture: The Role of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN).” Remarks as prepared: "Good morning and thank you all for joining us at today’s hearing. I am excited to chair this hearing of the House Agricultu... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing: “Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture: The Role of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN)." Remarks as prepared: Good morning and thank you to Chairman Mann and Ranking Member Costa for convening this hearing of the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry ... Read more »
Ending the era of uncertainty: Congress delivers for crypto by Reps. French Hill (R-Ark.) and GT Thompson (R-Pa.) The era of digital assets is no longer just a promise; it’s a national priority. Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. has an opportunity to reassert its role as the global leader in technological innovation and financial freedom. With “Crypto Week,” the House of Representatives... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill: "The One Big Beautiful Bill is a game-changer for America. "This historic legislation delivers the largest tax cut in American history, providing direct relief to working families and boosting take-home pay. It slashes wasteful Washington spendin... 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), released the following statement on the FY 2024 SNAP Payment Error Rate: "Another year, another troubling payment error rate in SNAP, a clear sign that the program lacks the state accountability measures hardworking taxpayers deserve. The st... Read more »
House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Chairman Austin Scott (GA-08) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing: "A Review of the U.S. Grain Standards Act." Good morning everyone and thank you for joining us today– I would like to start by welcoming the witnesses before us as they help to lay the groundwork for legislation to reaut... Read more »
Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) was joined by 79 bipartisan House colleagues sending a letter encouraging Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to utilize authorities provided by the Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) to build and operate a domestic sterile fly facility as part of USDA’s broader efforts to combat and eradicate New World Screwworm (NWS)... Read more »
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15), Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), House Agriculture Ranking Member Craig (MN-02), and Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) re-registered the House Congressional 4-H Caucus and will serve as its bipartisan co-chairs in the 119th Congress. They are joined by Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR)... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "For the purpose of receiving testimony from The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture." Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone. I would like to welcome you all to today’s hearing and extend a special thanks to the Honorable Brooke ... Read more »
