Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry subcommittee hearing “The State of the Livestock Industry: Producer Perspectives." Remarks as prepared: Good morning and thank you to Chairman Mann and Ranking Member Costa for convening the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dai... Read more »
Today, Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Chairman Tracey Mann (KS-01) delivered the following opening statement at today's subcommittee hearing “The State of the Livestock Industry: Producer Perspectives. It is an honor to chair this hearing of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry in the 119th Congress. As a fifth generation Kansan having grow... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement on Tom Schultz' appointment as Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service: "Congratulations to Tom Schultz on being named Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Tom's deep commitment to active forest management will be instrumental in tackling our nation's challenges of ... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the United States Department of Agriculture's five-point plan to combat avian flu and stabilize egg prices: "I want to thank President Trump and Secretary Rollins for laying out a clear and effective strategy to combat the avian flu outbreak. Today’s announc... Read more »
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement praising Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ directive enforcing eligibility restrictions for food and nutrition programs, ensuring benefits are reserved for American citizens and legal residents, not illegal aliens: “I applaud Secretary Rollins for her leadership and commitment to upholding the... Read more »
Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03), Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (MI-05), Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman ... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing “Examining the Economic Crisis in Farm Country”: Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the first hearing of the 119th Congress for the House Committee on Agriculture, Examining the Economic Crisis in Farm Country. And a crisis is exactly what hundreds of ... Read more »
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... Read more »
