Last week, Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, hosted a bipartisan Farm Bill listening session in Albany, Oregon. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), and Rep. David Valadao (CA-22) joined the Chairman. Various groups of stakeholders spoke to members, including those representing forestry, nutrition assista... Read more »
Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, delivered the following opening remarks at today's full committee hearing entitled, "Innovation, Employment, Integrity, and Health: Opportunities for Modernization in Title IV." Remarks as prepared for delivery: "Good morning, and welcome to this morning’s hearing on the nutrition title of the Farm Bill. "Thank you t... Read more »
Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, delivered the following opening remarks at today's full committee hearing entitled, “The Future of Digital Assets: Providing Clarity for Digital Asset Spot Markets” Remarks as prepared for delivery: "Good morning, and welcome to our full committee hearing on the future of digital assets. Thank you to our esteemed pan... Read more »
Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, released a discussion draft providing a statutory framework for a digital assets intended to provide clarity, fill regulatory gaps, and foster innovation. "For months, our committees have worked collaboratively to establish a viable regulator... Read more »
Upon House passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement: "Democrats have over-taxed, over-spent, and overregulated for years, further plunging the nation into a staggering debt and inflation crisis. The Fiscal Responsibility Act is a sensible proposal to begin to regain control of the American ... Read more »
Following the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Michael and Chantell Sackett in the Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency case, Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement: "Today's unanimous ruling in Sackett v EPA is a victory for America's farmers, ranchers, and land owners. The decision reaffirms the rights of property owners and pro... Read more »
Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Chairman of the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "For the purpose of receiving testimony from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency." Remarks as prepared for delivery: "Good morning. Welcome everyone to today’... Read more »
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott today released the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Committee Ranking Member Charlie Stenholm: "We are saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman Charles Stenholm, a distinguished public servant who dedicated more than 26 years of his life to the people of Texas and the United Sta... Read more »
Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01), Chairman of the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities." Remarks as prepared for delivery: "Last month, we hosted the first hearing of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry in the 118th Cong... Read more »
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Forestry, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "To Review the National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health and Confronting the Wildfire Crisis." Remarks as prepared for delivery: "Good morning and welcome to today’s Forestry Subcommittee hearing titled 'To Review the National Forest System: ... Read more »
