Press Releases

Chairman-Elect K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following statement today regarding the Subcommittee leadership for the House Committee on Agriculture.

“I am pleased to announce the men and women who will be leading the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittees during the 114th Congress.   These individuals will play a leading role in developing policies on an array of issues that are important to all Americans. 

“A fellow West Texan, Congressman Randy Neugebauer (TX-19), will serve as Vice Chairman of the Committee.  We have worked together for years and I will benefit from his counsel as I continue to work for both West Texas and the nation.

“I would also like to congratulate Congressman Collin Peterson for being selected as the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee.  I have enjoyed working with Congressman Peterson and I look forward to continuing working with him in the 114th Congress.” 

Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research: Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13)

Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit: Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08)

Conservation and Forestry: Congressman Glenn Thompson (PA-05)

General Farm Commodities and Risk Management: Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01)

Livestock and Foreign Agriculture:  Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07)

Nutrition: Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02)

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