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Chairman Thompson Statement on Confirmation of Brooke Rollins to Lead Agriculture Department

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WASHINGTON, DC — Following the Senate’s confirmation of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: “Congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture. Brooke is a proven leader who understands the challenges facing farmers, ranc...

GAO: Biden's USDA Violated Federal Budget Laws in SNAP Fund Allocation

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Today, following the release of the Government Accountability Office report concluding that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) violated federal budget statutes in its management of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: "USDA’s reckless accounting gimmicks under Secretary Vilsa...

Chairman Thompson: Trump's Tariff Policy is a Crucial Tool

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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...

Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig Announce Full Committee Membership for the 119th Congress

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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....

Thompson Announces Vice Chair, Republican Subcommittee Leadership for the 119th Congress

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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...

Thompson, Boozman Statement on Results of USDA’s Worker Safety Studies

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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...

Thompson Secures Aid for America's Producers

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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...

Chairman Thompson announces Agriculture Committee Roster for 119th Congress

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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...

Thompson, Boozman Statement on Farm Bill Extension and Producer Aid

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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...

Thompson, Boozman Statement on 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast

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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...