Today, following the imposition of tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China by the United States, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: ““President Trump’s tariff policy has been an effective tool in leveling the global playing field and ensuring fair trade for American producers. Look no further than Colombia’s about face on accepting repa... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) issued the following statement after organizing the committee for the 119th Congress: "Today, the House Agriculture Committee officially organized for the 119th Congress, and is now ready to tackle the many challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.... Read more »
Today, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, announced the Committee’s vice chair and subcommittee leadership for the 119th Congress: "I'm thrilled to welcome both returning and new subcommittee leadership for the 119th Congress, who will lead with strength, expertise, and a shared commitment to advancing the interests of rural America. Together, we will... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement on USDA’s studies that found no correlation between poultry and swine processing line speeds and worker safety: “It’s reassuring to see independent studies proving that higher line speeds are not a leading facto... Read more »
Today, following the release of the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: “The bill released this evening provides much needed relief for agriculture, including $10B in emergency economic aid, which will help address the significa... Read more »
Today, the House Republican Steering Committee selected the Republican members who will serve on the House Committee on Agriculture for the 119th Congress. Following the announcement, Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: “I’m excited to welcome this strong and diverse group of legislators to the House Committee on Agriculture for the 119th Congress. This is a pivota... Read more »
In response to ongoing negotiations on the farm bill extension and economic aid to our producers, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement: ”America’s farmers have lost over $30 billion this year. And for the last few months we have led many of o... Read more »
Following the release of the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement: "Today’s farm income update underscores what Agriculture Committee Republicans in the House and Senate... Read more »
Following a bipartisan tour of hurricane damage in Florida and Georgia, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson released the following statement: "Traveling to the Southeast, I was able to see firsthand the devastating impact of the recent hurricanes. Hurricanes Milton and Helene hit our agricultural sector especially hard, highlighting the urgent need for disaster relief. I wa... Read more »
Following the release of the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) score of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: "Bringing about a five-year farm bill is a long process, one filled with multiple steps and a lot of hard work. Today’s score from CBO is part of that process, but shows me th... Read more »
