House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump announced an economic assistance package for American producers: "I commend President Trump for standing by our hardworking producers who continue to struggle with distorted global markets and record-high production costs—legacies of the Biden Administration. The cri... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large) delivered the following opening statement at today's subcommittee hearing, “USDA’s Rural Development: Delivering Vital Programs and Services to Rural America.” Remarks as prepared: Today, we will hear from rural leaders and former USDA Rural Development offic... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's subcommittee hearing, “Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management." Remarks as prepared: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you to our witnesses for being here today. Coming to Washington is never easy but it is so important for you to be here and ... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, "An Examination of the Implications of Proposition 12." Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone and thank you for joining us at today’s important hearing to examine the implications of California’s Proposition 12. To each of our witnesses, thank you f... 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 »
Today, a panel of witnesses before the House Committee on Agriculture—including producers, a lender, an input supplier, and Extension economist—warned of the dire outlook facing our agricultural supply chain. Plummeting crop prices, escalating input costs, worsening credit conditions, and sustained natural disasters are creating a “perfect storm” of headwinds for farm country. Witnesses urged poli... Read more »
Following the release of U.S. Senate Republican's farm bill framework, Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: "Ranking Member Boozman and Senate Agriculture Republicans have put forward a slate of thoughtful proposals that must be addressed in the next farm bill. Their framework elevates the urgent needs voiced by diverse stakeholders across the country, and articulat... Read more »
Today, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), delivered the following opening remarks at today's full committee markup of H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024: Remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to the Committee’s consideration of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. When I became Chairman of the Hous... Read more »
Following the introduction of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, industry and stakeholder groups from across the country have come out in support of the legislation. Below are a sampling of quotes offering praise and support for the bill: “We are very pleased with the Farm Bill framework released by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson. Since 2023, Chairman Thom... Read more »
"The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 is the product of extensive feedback from stakeholders and all Members of the House, and is responsive to the needs of farm country through the incorporation of hundreds of bipartisan policies. The release of this draft is a significant step forward in a years-long, deliberative process. The markup is one step in a greater House process, that shou... Read more »
