CHAIRMAN GOODLATTE'S STATEMENT CONCERNING THE ONGOING OMNIBUS NEGOTIATIONS In the ongoing negotiations surrounding the drought assistance provision, there has been talk recently of reopening the Farm Bill. Some bad ideas have circulated during these discussions but this is by far the worst that I have heard. The Farm Bill was a very carefully negotiated agreement, and once you reopen it, it essent... Read more »
CHAIRMAN GOODLATTE ANNOUNCES NEW SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIPS AND JURISIDICTIONS "I look forward to joining with them to serve the American people" In a press conference this morning, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) announced the new Agriculture Subcommittee Chairmanships and jurisdictions for the 108th Congress, and touted the solid credentials and proven leadership that t... Read more »
GOODLATTE ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE "The Work of the Committee Affects the Lives of Every American"... Goodlatte says Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA-06) today was elected by the House Republican Conference to serve as Chairman of the full House Agriculture Committee. "I am honored to have been chosen to serve in this position of leadership," Goodlatte said. "The work of ... Read more »
December 11, 2002 – House Agriculture Forestry Subcommittee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) today welcomed steps President Bush advanced Wednesday to protect America's wildlife and forests from another season of raging wildfires. "The summer's fire season leveled towering forests into inches of ash and charred stubble, denying wildlife forage and shelter this winter, and by spring melt, unstable hil... Read more »
November 27, 2002 – U.S. Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Chairman for the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry, expressed positive reaction to new forest planning regulations announced by the U.S. Forest Service. "At last, residents of forest communities will now be able to focus on the betterment of forests instead of getting tangled in the ropes of knowin... Read more »
Goodlatte Subcommittee Inventories Threat of Invasive Species Scientific, governmental organizations report on prevention and control October 2, 2002 -- House Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) convened a hearing with scientists and representatives from federal and state agencies to discuss the issues concerning species that are invasive, harmful and alien to the United States.... Read more »
Invasive Species' Unchecked Growth Costs Billions House Agriculture Subcommittee to call federal and scientific organizations September 30, 2002 - Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, strange-looking fish known as "snakeheads," and a glassy-winged sharpshooter whose deadly aim could kill off the California wine industry are among a growing list of invasive species that federal and scientific organ... Read more »
Ag Specialty Crops Subcommittee Reviews Tobacco Buyout Proposals September 26, 2002 – House Agriculture Specialty Crops Subcommittee Chairman Terry Everett (R-AL) convened a hearing with grower witnesses from seven tobacco growing states - from flue-cured and burley regions, as well as two economists, four congressmen who've introduced buyout measures, and tobacco manufacturers to hear what produc... Read more »
House Ag Committee Names Commission Members on Payment Limitations September 26, 2002 – Announcing its three appointments to a new Commission on Application of Payment Limitations, the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture on Thursday named Gary Ward Black of Commerce, Georgia; Gary Dyer of Phoenix, Arizona; and Richard Newman of Anson, Texas. The Secretary of Agriculture, House Committee on Agricul... Read more »
Subcommittee Chairman's Criticism: "We are pleased to hear of this Administration's open door policy to solving this problem, but a lot remains to be fixed" September 25, 2002 – Responding to continued concerns raised by Subcommittee Ranking Member Eva Clayton (D-NC), Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman for Department Operations Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) convened a hearing Wednesday for a detailed accoun... Read more »
