Agri-Pulse By Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) The House Committee on Agriculture will soon introduce and mark up its second standalone farm bill in the last two years. This is because our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities need a new farm bill – not next year, or next Congress. Now. As chairman of House Ag, I know exactly how badly our producers need a new farm bill. Whether in my offic... Read more »
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 »
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 »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) today released additional details on the bipartisan policies and priorities included in the 2024 Farm Bill, accompanied by an open letter to colleagues and stakeholders. To view the 2024 Farm Bill Title-by-Title Summary, click here. To view additional details as they become available, click here. To view Chairman Thompson’s open l... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after sharing a title-by-title overview of the bipartisan policies and priorities included in the 2024 farm bill. "This bill is a product of an extensive and transparent process, which included soliciting feedback from Members of both political parties, stakeholder input from across the nation, an... Read more »
