Remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate your indulgence to say a few words about the distinguished chairman of the CFTC. Chris, thank you. Thank you for your service; Thank you for your diligence, thoughtfulness and candor; Thank you for your relentless curiosity; And, most of all, thank you for your bottomless reservoir of optimism. Everyone up on this dais knows h... Read more »
Remarks as prepared for delivery: First off, I would like to congratulate my friend and fellow Georgian, David Scott, on chairing this subcommittee and I look forward to the bipartisan work we will do this Congress. Next, I would like to welcome the new members to this subcommittee and of course Chairman Giancarlo. Good morning, Chairman Giancarlo. It’s good to have you back here one last time bef... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit held a hearing on the state of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member Austin Scott (GA-8) and committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following remarks: “I want to thank Chairman Giancarlo for his testimony today and hi... Read more »
Remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Chairman Costa, for holding this hearing to focus on the state of the dairy industry. All sectors of the agricultural economy are facing challenging times, and the conditions for our dairy farmers are no exception. Dairymen across the country have faced a multi-year period of low milk prices and trade uncertainty, along with labor challenges that have r... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today the House Agriculture Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing on the challenging economic times in the dairy industry. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-7) and Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following remarks: “Members walked away with a clear message from today’s subcommittee hearing – USMCA... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Fifteen 4-H youth leaders from around the country visited with the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research today, including Subcommittee Chairwoman Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Ranking Member Neal Dunn of Florida; as well as Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota, and Ranking Member Mike Conaway of Texas, as part of ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today the House Agriculture Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee held a hearing on the administration’s proposed rule to ensure waivers from work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) are preserved for those truly in need. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member Dusty Johnson (SD-AL) and Committee Ranking Member K. Michael... Read more »
Remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning. I appreciate the Chairwoman convening this hearing and thank our witnesses for their participation. For me, the best foundation for today’s hearing is three central truths: We all want to improve the lives of Americans facing hard times, SNAP is an important poverty program, work is a critical part of giving people the opportunity to move out of pove... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) and committee member Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) today led 30 of their colleagues, including all House Agriculture Republicans, in a letter to House Agriculture Appropriators supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plans to relocate the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Fo... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) offered the following statement on the president’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal: “I commend President Trump for proposing a budget that prioritizes our military and the safety of our nation after devastating cuts under the Obama Administration. It’s critical that we provide our servicemembers with the reso... Read more »
