Washington, D.C. – Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued The Navigable Waters Protection Rule, a long-overdue update defining the Waters of the United States (WOTUS). House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway released the following statement after the announcement: “This rule provides clarity and consistency for landowners affected by the scope of WOTUS jur... Read more »
Washington, D.C. –Today, the Senate voted to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) by a vote of 89-10. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) released this statement following passage: “President Trump promised to fight for better trade deals for America’s farmers and ranchers, and he delivered. Now, with the full approval of Congress, we are... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $10.2 million in awards through the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network. USDA also announced a Request for Proposals to acquire Food and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank. House Agricul... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) released the following statement after the United States-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement signing ceremony at the White House: “In January of 2017, few believed that President Trump could successfully renegotiate NAFTA or new trade terms with China. Even fewer believed that any changes made ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. –Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) by an overwhelming vote of 385-41. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) released this statement following passage: “While today's vote was needlessly delayed by partisan politics, I am grateful that Speaker Pelosi finally brought USMCA up... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Committee’s Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee held a hearing to explore conservation program access by historically underserved farmers and ranchers. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member Doug LaMalfa (CA-1) released the following remarks: “Our nation’s voluntary conservation programs allow farmers and ranchers to protect their land as ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Committee’s Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit Subcommittee held a hearing to review credit conditions from the perspective of agricultural lenders. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member Austin Scott (GA-8) released the following remarks: “Today’s hearing was an important continuation of our committee’s work reviewing credit conditions i... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway released the following statement upon news of a deal on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: “Today’s announcement of a deal on USMCA is news America’s farmers and ranchers have been waiting over a year for. I appreciate the work of President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer in delivering on the promise of... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Committee’s Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing to examine the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill’s international food assistance and development programs. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-7) and Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) released the following remarks: “Internationa... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, the 374th day since the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was finalized and signed, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway led a group of 159 Republican members in sending a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging immediate consideration and passage of this vital trade agreement. Ranking Member Conaway was joined by Representatives Kev... Read more »
