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 statements after the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced the CLARITY Act, a digital asset market structure bill: Chairman Thompson said, “I want to congratulate Chairman Boozman and the entire Senate Agr... Read more »
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The newly released budget from the Republican Study Committee (RSC) shows a realignment toward supporting American agriculture while promoting fiscal responsibility. “I applaud Chairman Pfluger and Rep. Beth Van Duyne for their work in aligning the Republican Study Committee budget with the priorities of the broader GOP conference regarding agriculture, our nation’s most important industry,” said ... Read more »
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today on the release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: "The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are a step in the right direction, and I applaud Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy for their refocus on real, whole, nutrient-dense foods that fuel our families. I am particularly enco... Read more »
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today on the passing of House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01): "Penny and I are devastated by the news of the passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a champion of rural America and a true friend. We were looking forward to hosting Doug at the Pennsylvania Farm ... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, “CFTC Reauthorization: Stakeholder Perspectives.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning, and welcome to our full committee hearing on reauthorizing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Thank you to our panel of witnesses for making the time to be ... Read more »
