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Rouzer, Conaway: Pest and Disease Threats Require Close Coordination Between USDA and Congress

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing to review the nation’s animal pest and disease prevention and response capabilities. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-7) and Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following remarks: “The livestock industry faces pest and disease threats...

LaMalfa, Conaway: Voluntary Conservation Programs Work

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry held a hearing to review USDA farm bill conservation programs. After the hearing, subcommittee Ranking Member Doug LaMalfa (CA-1) and committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following remarks: “This hearing provided an opportunity to highlight the farm bill’s significant investments in co...

Thompson, Conaway: USMCA, Disaster Assistance Critical to Supporting Farmers, Ranchers and Rural America

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a hearing examining the state of the farm economy to highlight the tremendous challenges facing producers. After the hearing, subcommittee Ranking Member Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following remarks: “Today’s testimony m...

Scott, Conaway: CFTC Successes Underscore Progress, More Congress Can Do to Equip Commission

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit held a hearing on the state of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member Austin Scott (GA-8) and committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following remarks: “I want to thank Chairman Giancarlo for his testimony today and hi...

Rouzer, Conaway: Dairy Hearing Highlighted Vital Importance of USMCA Approval

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Washington, D.C. – Today the House Agriculture Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing on the challenging economic times in the dairy industry. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-7) and Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following remarks: “Members walked away with a clear message from today’s subcommittee hearing – USMCA...

House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Welcomes 4-H Youth Leaders

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Washington, D.C. - Fifteen 4-H youth leaders from around the country visited with the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research today, including Subcommittee Chairwoman Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Ranking Member Neal Dunn of Florida; as well as Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota, and Ranking Member Mike Conaway of Texas, as part of ...

Johnson, Conaway: ABAWDS Deserve Opportunities, Not Democrat Double-Talk

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Washington, D.C. – Today the House Agriculture Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee held a hearing on the administration’s proposed rule to ensure waivers from work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) are preserved for those truly in need. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member Dusty Johnson (SD-AL) and Committee Ranking Member K. Michael...

Conaway, Hartzler Lead Letter Supporting USDA’s Proposal to Relocate ERS and NIFA

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Washington, D.C. – House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) and committee member Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) today led 30 of their colleagues, including all House Agriculture Republicans, in a letter to House Agriculture Appropriators supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plans to relocate the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Fo...

Conaway Statement on the President’s FY2020 Budget Proposal

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Washington, D.C. – House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) offered the following statement on the president’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal: “I commend President Trump for proposing a budget that prioritizes our military and the safety of our nation after devastating cuts under the Obama Administration. It’s critical that we provide our servicemembers with the reso...

Conaway: WTO Victory Underscores Ongoing Need to Hold China Accountable

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Washington, D.C. – House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following statement about the World Trade Organization’s findings that China is illegally subsidizing its grain producers to the detriment of America’s farmers and ranchers. “If there is any lingering doubt as to why the United States needs strong farm policy, this WTO ruling removes that doubt. China...