Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX) and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) issued the following statements after meeting to discuss ways they can work together to strengthen the agriculture economy and rural America in the 114th Congress. "Senator Roberts is a friend and a strong conservative... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Agriculture Committee Chairman, K. Michael Conaway (TX-11), announced subcommittee assignments for the 114th Congress. “I look forward to working with this very talented team of proven leaders,” Conaway said. “Their diverse backgrounds will be of great value to the Committee as we work to promote a strong production agriculture system and vibrant rural America.” General F... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, members of the House Committee on Agriculture met to formally organize and adopt the Committee’s rules for the 114th Congress. “We have a very talented team of proven leaders whose impressive and diverse backgrounds will be a great asset in the Committee’s work this Congress,” said Conaway, who began his first term as Chairman this month. “I look forward to working with m... Read more »
I am honored to serve as the 50th Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and to build upon the work of Frank Lucas. Chairman Lucas, you have set a high standard for the committee, and your knowledge and experience will continue to serve the Committee well as we move forward in our work together. I also want to thank Ranking Member Peterson for his contributions to agriculture in general and t... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - The House Committee on Agriculture will meet on Thursday, January 22, at 10:00 a.m. in room 1300 Longworth to consider its rules package for the 114th Congress. The Committee will consider the following: Rules of the Committee on Agriculture for the 114th Congress; Oversight Plan of the Committee on Agriculture for the 114th Congress; Committee Staff List for the 114th Congress.... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement regarding the upcoming release of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The guidelines are scheduled to be released January 7, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. “The House Agriculture Committee has been actively engaged in the oversight of the Dietary Guidelines for A... Read more »
Chairman-Elect K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following statement today regarding the Subcommittee leadership for the House Committee on Agriculture. Read more »
Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement welcoming the news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will move forward with implementing the Actual Production History (APH) adjustment for 2015 spring-planted crops. This crop insurance provision in the Agricultural Act of 2014 allows yield adjustments when losses are widespread and beyond the control of producers. Read more »
Rep. Glenn 'GT' Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, held a public hearing to examine the benefits of promoting soil health in agriculture and rural America. Read more »
Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Rep. Doug LaMalfa today issued statements after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) voted, 4-0, to exempt producers, utility companies, and other non-financial entities from being required to register as swap dealers when they enter into energy contracts with government-owned utilities. Read more »
