Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) announced the official placement of Rep. David Valadao (CA-22) to the House Committee on Agriculture. "On behalf of the House Committee on Agriculture, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Rep. Valadao,” Chairman Thompson said. “As a producer who understands the ins and outs of a family operation, Mr. Valadao appreciate... Read more »
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The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 passed out of committee and included an amendment to rename the 1890 National Scholars Program in honor of Rep. David Scott (GA-13). This amendment was introduced by House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15). "Empowering the next generation of agricultural leaders is a critical part of the farm bill, and I am proud to supp... Read more »
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House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today upon the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee: "Today, my colleagues at the House Committee on Agriculture stepped up for farm country and passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee. I am proud of this bill, as well as the ... Read more »
This evening, the House Committee on Agriculture will consider H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. This bill is publicly supported by over 230 stakeholder organizations. Keep reading to see what key groups are saying about this critical legislation and view the full list of all supporters here. AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION: Zippy Duvall, President “Farmers appreciate t... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, "To consider H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.” Remarks as prepared: Good evening, everyone. Today, we will consider the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. I appreciate all of you for your flexibility and dedication... Read more »
Ahead of next week's full committee markup of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) has released a detailed document showing the party breakdown of the standalone legislation incorporated into the bill. Of the 181 bills that influenced H.R. 7567, 82% had bipartisan cosponsors. Along with these bipartisan bi... Read more »
