House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) sent a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro warning him that the mismanagement of the Commonwealth's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) harms families in need and wastes taxpayer dollars. Brushing off $450 million in misspent federal funds as nothing more than “minor paperwork errors” is not only absurd but a... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement following the release of the White House’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets Report: “The vision outlined in the Working Group’s report is another reminder of President Trump’s steadfast commitment to positioning the United States as a leader in the global crypto economy. This is another step ... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, "An Examination of the Implications of Proposition 12." Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone and thank you for joining us at today’s important hearing to examine the implications of California’s Proposition 12. To each of our witnesses, thank you f... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, "Past Breakthroughs and Future Innovations in Crop Production." Remarks as prepared: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing. I want to begin by thanking Ranking Member Craig for her partnership in hosting this bipartisan hearing, and I appreciate th... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's markup of "H.R. 4550 United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025” Our next order of business is to consider a bill to reauthorize the United States Grain Standards Act. This essential law has shaped the U.S. grain and oilseed industry for more than a century. Origi... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement following House passage of H.R. 3633, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025: "Today’s bipartisan passage of the CLARITY Act marks a historic step forward in delivering clear rules of the road for America’s digital asset ecosystem. This bill delivers on President Trump’s goal of making the United... 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: “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 »
