WASHINGTON — House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from Chief Tom Schultz, U.S. Forest Service." Remarks as prepared: Good morning to the Members of the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture, and welcome to Chief Tom Schultz. Today we will he... Read more »
WASHINGTON — 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 Chief Tom Schultz, U.S. Forest Service." Remarks as prepared: Chairman Newhouse and Ranking Member Salinas, thank you for holding this morning’s hearing. I’d also like to begin by recognizing the courageous firef... Read more »
WASHINGTON — House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large) delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets." Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone. Today’s hearing, “Examining Customer Protections and Market In... Read more »
WASHINGTON — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development hearing, "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets." Remarks as prepared: Thank you, Chairman Johnson. And thank you for convening this hearing. It... Read more »
WASHINGTON — House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System." Remarks as prepared: Good morning everyone. Welcome to this Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee hearing titled “Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Managem... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, “Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning. I would like to thank Chairman Newhouse and Ranking Member Salinas for holding this Subcommittee hearing today on the importance of partner... Read more »
WASHINGTON — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, “To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone, and thank you all for being here today. I would like to extend a special thanks to my friend, Under Secretary... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of USMCA." Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone and thank you for joining us at today’s important hearing to discuss U.S. agricultural perspectives on the future of the United States – Mexic... Read more »
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 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... Read more »
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... Read more »
