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Newhouse Opening Statement at Hearing on National Forest Partnerships

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System."

Remarks as prepared:

Good morning everyone. Welcome to this Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee hearing titled “Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System.”

This morning, we will hear from a panel of stakeholders on various issues before the National Forest System and will be reviewing how partners work with and support the Forest Service. These partnerships help to support active forest management, expand recreational opportunities, and create and maintain forest products and jobs - including those of essential community personnel like law enforcement.

Our national forests have been undermanaged for decades and because of that we are seeing a corresponding decline in forest health and resiliency. Millions of acres need better management to improve forest health, address invasive species, and ramp up much-needed fuels reduction activities to decrease the threat of catastrophic wildfire.

Over the past decade, we have seen some of the worst wildfires on record resulting in millions of acres of burned forests, destroyed homes and property, and in some cases, lost lives. Since wildfires are happening beyond the hottest and driest months of the year, we are now no longer seeing a fire season, but rather a fire year. I am seeing the impact of these nearly every day in my district.

Most of these disasters are preventable, and we need to be doing more to support important management work in our forests. The Forest Service is trying to do just that by identifying more than 100 million acres of national forest land for treatment in the coming years.

This will be no easy task given the acreage and scale. The agency has long relied on partners to help carry out this important work through partnership agreements such as good neighbor authority, stewardship contracts, memoranda of understanding, and other existing authorities and programs.

This Committee has long supported these partnerships. The 2026 Farm Bill, which passed on the House floor just last month, continues this effort and provides additional improvements. It also reauthorizes the Landscape-Scale, Collaborative Forest Landscape, and the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership programs. Additionally, it includes authorizations for hazardous fuel reduction, cross-boundary wildfire mitigation, insect infestations and diseases, and expands several existing categorical exclusions to help encourage more active management.

Support for new markets for forest products is also included through the Wood Innovation Grants program and a new biochar application demonstration project. We also prioritize forest products infrastructure by authorizing the Timber Production Expansion Program.

These are just a few of the provisions in the forestry title, and I am glad to see the Senate has started their work. Our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters need a new and modernized farm bill and we must deliver.

With that, I am looking forward to hearing from our witnesses today about how they work with the agency and support the critical management of the national forest system - and recommendations for improvement. Thank you to all of you for appearing today.

Before we start, I want to take a moment now to acknowledge that this is our first Subcommittee hearing since the tragic passing of Doug LaMalfa. Doug is sorely missed and was a true champion for our national forests and rural communities.

I’d also like to recognize welcome Congressman Valadao as a new Member of this Committee and Subcommittee.

With that, I yield to Ranking Member Salinas for any opening remarks she would like to provide.

Chairman Thompson's Opening Statement at Hearing on National Forest Partnerships

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, “Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System.”

Remarks as prepared:

Good morning. I would like to thank Chairman Newhouse and Ranking Member Salinas for holding this Subcommittee hearing today on the importance of partnerships for the health of our nation’s forests.

I’d like to take a moment to recognize our great friend Doug LaMalfa. Doug certainly would have many thoughts and insights into today’s discussion. He was a great friend and chairman, and he is sorely missed.

With that, I’d also like to acknowledge Chairman Newhouse as the new subcommittee Chair and Representative Valadao as a new Member of both the full Committee and this Subcommittee.

As for today’s hearing, partnerships with the Forest Service greatly benefit Pennsylvania’s 15^th district by directly supporting forest health, bolstering the forest products industry, expanding recreation opportunities on public lands, and similar impacts are felt in areas near National Forests in 40 different states.

To me, it’s common sense that the current forest health crisis and the issues facing our forest products industry share a common solution: increasing active management and sustainable timber harvest levels to benefit both ecological health and rural communities.

While this Committee has continued to support the Forest Service through partnerships, much more can be done, starting with swift passage of a new farm bill.

I am proud to say that we have worked diligently over the last few years to ensure the Farm, Food, and National Security Act has a robust forestry title that will broaden and strengthen the Forest Service’s toolbox for active forest management, including enhancements to authorities that allow them to engage in critical partnerships with organizations like those we have sitting before us today. These improvements have become increasingly important in recent years as the wildfire and forest health crisis in this country has continued.

That is why the time to act is now. I am proud of the work the House Committee on Agriculture has done over the last several years, and I am proud of the bipartisan vote that our Farm Bill recently received on the floor of the House. With the release of text this week, I strongly encourage the Senate to act on a new farm bill as soon as possible. It is long overdue, and millions of people around this country depend on its passage for certainty in a wide variety of lines of work.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I yield back.

Chairman Thompson Statement on SCOTUS Crop Protection Tool Labeling Ruling

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s crop protection tool labeling ruling:

"Today’s Supreme Court decision reaffirms the importance of the clear, consistent, and science-based national framework for pesticide labeling, which was laid out by Congress in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. A predictable, science-based regulatory system is essential to supporting agricultural productivity, innovation, and public confidence in the national pesticide regulatory system.”

Chairman Thompson Statement on FY 2025 SNAP Error Rates

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today in response to the release of SNAP payment error rates for the 2025 fiscal year:

"The most recent SNAP payment error rates demonstrate the importance of last summer’s historic nutrition reforms in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. When administering SNAP benefits, states must move toward doing so in a way that is respectful to the American taxpayer.

"It is human nature to be more careful with your own money than with other people's, and it is clear that states require skin in the game to become responsible stewards of SNAP benefits. There is still work to be done, but the structural improvements made in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act remain the correct path forward for this program.”

Thompson Opening Statement at Under Secretary Fordyce Hearing

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, “To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs.”

Remarks as prepared:

Good morning, everyone, and thank you all for being here today. I would like to extend a special thanks to my friend, Under Secretary Fordyce, for coming before the Committee today to discuss the historic investments made in American farm policy through last year’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act.

I look forward to hearing your testimony as well as the chance to receive an update on the significant progress you and Secretary Rollins have made implementing the many provisions included in H.R. 1.

House Republicans fought hard to make those key investments to our conservation and farm safety net programs. Not because it was easy, but because it was extremely necessary.

For the first time in a generation, U.S. farmers and ranchers have an adequate farm safety net to fall back on in times of bad weather and market volatility, as well as new investment into our locally-led conservation programs.

Those of us who represent rural America know firsthand that times are tough in farm country. That is why the investments included in H.R. 1 were so critical. Without those, producers would still be waiting for an updated safety net.

Because of those investments, the farm safety net is now based on the current cost of production and recognizes the needs of modern agriculture. It is equipped to meet the moment, providing at least some degree of stability for an industry that has always faced a wide variety of challenges and uncertainty.

These updates include enhancements to ARC and PLC, boosted premium support across all levels of crop insurance coverage, and improvements to the Dairy Margin Coverage program—all of which have already been implemented due to the great work from Under Secretary Fordyce and his team.

Thanks to the work of this Committee, as we look to the future, access to commodity programs has been expanded through the historic opportunity for producers to add additional base acres to their operations. Changes to standing disaster programs such as the Livestock Indemnity Program and the Tree Assistance Program further bolster the tools available to producers in the face of predation or natural disasters.

Last summer, we also reinvested billions of dollars into conservation programs through H.R. 1. By increasing baseline funding by over 25%, conservation programs are now funded at over $8 billion per year. We know that locally-led, voluntary, incentive-based programs work, and this reinvestment will provide significant and increased support for most Title II programs, which are largely oversubscribed.

I look forward to hearing Under Secretary Fordyce’s insights on the implementation side of these critical programs, which we continue to champion and seek to make further improvements to through passage of the remainder of the farm bill.

While the updates in H.R. 1 were much needed across the board, we still have a job to do and must complete the remainder of a full, five-year farm bill authorization. The bipartisan farm bill passed out of the House earlier this year is over in the very capable hands of my good friend Senator Boozman, and just yesterday he released a discussion draft to move this process forward.

In the meantime, I am very much looking forward to hearing from Under Secretary Fordyce today on the progress made, as well as what we can expect moving forward with the remaining provisions from H.R. 1 that need to be implemented.

Chairman Thompson Statement on Senate Farm Bill Draft

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today in response to the release of a farm bill discussion draft from the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry:

"I applaud Chairman Boozman and his team for their continued efforts to support producers and rural America through a full, five-year farm bill. I am encouraged to see the Senate build on the bipartisan momentum we began in the House of Representatives with the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

"It has never been more apparent that our country needs modern farm policy that finishes the work we started last summer with the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. I look forward to working with Chairman Boozman and getting a farm bill to President Trump’s desk soon."

Chairman Thompson Applauds USDA Implementation of Land-Grant University Funding

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — USDA recently announced the opening of funding opportunities for the Research Facilities Act program, which received $125 million in annual funding through the Agriculture Title of the Working Families Tax Cuts. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement today in response:

“It was my honor to champion this important issue for land-grant universities and include the first-ever mandatory funding for the Research Facilities Act program through last summer’s Working Families Tax Cuts,” Chairman Thompson said. “I’m proud to have Pennsylvania State University in my district, and I understand exactly how critical it is to ensure our top researchers have modern and updated facilities to support the vital work they do to advance American agriculture.”

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture will administer this funding opportunity. For more information, visit USDA’s website.

Chairman Thompson Opening Statement at USMCA Hearing

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of USMCA."

Remarks as prepared:

Good morning, everyone and thank you for joining us at today’s important hearing to discuss U.S. agricultural perspectives on the future of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement, otherwise known as USMCA.

To each of our witnesses, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to share your expertise with us.

As we all know, USMCA is a trilateral trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada that entered into force on July 1, 2020.

USMCA replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement – or NAFTA – but most importantly, it created a more reciprocal, balanced free trade agreement between our countries.

As the agreement is up for review in July, it is more important than ever to talk about what USMCA means for U.S. agriculture.

USMCA maintains tariff-free treatment for certain agricultural products while expanding market access for a range of U.S. grown commodities.

This has proven to be extremely beneficial not only to our U.S. farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agri-businesses, but also to U.S. consumers and the economy as a whole.

To get us started, I would like to share a few statistics that highlight those benefit. Economic models show that in 2024 alone, agricultural and seafood exports to Canada and Mexico generated $149 billion in total economic contribution to the U.S. economy, supporting nearly half a million American jobs and generating $36 billion in wages.

Since USMCA took effect, Mexico and Canada have collectively purchased more than $60 billion in U.S. ag commodities annually, accounting for roughly one-third of all U.S. ag exports. Mexico and Canada together account for over 40 percent of all U.S. dairy exports by value, meaning that USMCA remains the most commercially significant trade agreement for the U.S. dairy industry.
For the U.S. forest products sector, Canada accounts for 39% of imports and Mexico accounts for 24% of the export market.

For fruits and vegetables, exports from the U.S. to Canada and Mexico reached over $7 billion in 2024, representing roughly two-thirds of all global U.S. fresh produce exports. Canada and Mexico together accounted for $4 billion in exports in marketing year 2024 for the soybean industry.

In 2025, U.S. meat and poultry exports exceeded $23 billion, and exports to Canada and Mexico accounted for $8 billion of that total.

For agri-businesses, USMCA’s provisions on things like sanitary and phytosanitary measures help ensure that legitimate health and safety rules do not become barriers to trade.

A recent study by Purdue University has also found that North American trade agreements, including USMCA, have helped lower food prices for U.S. households, generating an estimated savings of $700 per year.

These statistics, and many others across all agricultural commodities, prove why USMCA is so important to the U.S. ag industry.

Now, I must also recognize that there are provisions within USMCA that could and should be improved upon in the upcoming renegotiations.

Canada’s implementation of its dairy commitments, on both TRQs and export disciplines, have not met the mark.

U.S. forest products manufacturers continue to struggle under the Chapter 10 binational panel review process.

Reinforcing and building upon USMCA’s labor requirements, biotechnology provisions, food safety standards, and registration approvals will be paramount.

As we look to the coming months, I am confident that the U.S. government will continue to work closely with industry experts and our trading partners to renegotiate and solidify this critically important trade deal.

I look forward to hearing from our witnesses today about the ways in which USMCA impacts their operations, as well as what their suggestions are for improvements.

Thank you again to our witnesses for being here.

With that, I will yield to the ranking member for any opening comments she’d like to make.

Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA

Chairman Thompson Opening Statement at Hearing with Secretary Rollins

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture.”

Remarks as prepared:

Good morning, everyone. I would like to welcome you all to today’s hearing and extend a special thanks to the Honorable Brooke Rollins for joining us for her second appearance before the House Committee on Agriculture.

I am very proud to call Secretary Rollins a friend, and we’re grateful for both her leadership and for taking the time out of her busy schedule to be with us today.

Before we begin, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the empty seat in this hearing room. Former Chairman David Scott was a friend, a brother in the Lord, and a fierce advocate for the farmers he represented. His presence here today is dearly missed, and I was proud to honor his legacy by renaming the 1890s scholarship program after him in the 2026 farm bill.

I also want to wish Congressman Baird a happy birthday today.

On the Ag Committee, our work revolves around a core question: “What can we do to help rural Ameria?” We go about answering that question through hearings, briefings, roundtables, farm visits, and listening sessions. However, the legislation that we ultimately pass is not where this discussion ends. That is where USDA steps in and begins their important work of implementing the programs that we have authorized.

There is no better example of this than the work we have seen with the implementation of the Working Families Tax Cuts. This was the largest investment in American agriculture in a generation, and USDA has put in the work to get dollars out of the door. Just last week, USDA announced the sign-up process for producers to take advantage of the 30 million base acres added to the ARC and PLC commodity programs. I am very proud to see these investments roll out in a timely manner. Secretary Rollins, I want to thank you for being a partner with us in this process.

Your work makes it possible for us to ensure help reaches the producers who need it most. Great things are coming with the Working Families Tax Cuts, and I am eager to see USDA implement all of the critical programs we included in that legislation.

I also want to acknowledge the important work your team has done to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Your support and leadership have made it possible to restore integrity to this program in the way Congress intended.

I look forward to hearing more specifics today about your department's efforts to improve state administration of this program. Hopefully, we’ll be sending even more work your way soon. I know President Trump wants a farm bill on his desk, and we look forward to getting him one to sign in the near future. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 is a significant step forward for producers, and I know you will continue your diligent work once that bill gets across the finish line.

I also want to thank you for the work your team has been doing to boost the domestic production of fertilizer. For critical crop inputs, we must focus on solutions for both today and the future, and I believe the Administration’s approach does exactly that.

USDA’s efforts in the last year to combat the spread of New World screwworm have also been commendable. The Administration’s actions to prevent exposure in the U.S. stopped the spread of this pest for as long as possible. While the detection yesterday wasn’t what we were hoping for, I know USDA will continue to make the necessary efforts to eradicate screwworm once again.

Throughout the eradication process, it is imperative that USDA, state animal health officials, industry groups, and Members of Congress work together to effectively deploy the whole of government response that has been planned for months.

I also know I am not alone when I say thank you for your commitment to farm assistance. The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program was a necessary step to hold producers over until updated policies kick in. Additionally, the decision to dedicate leftover resources from FBA to the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program was much appreciated. While I believe there is still more work to be done on that front, thank you for recognizing the need and making the most of the limited dollars you have available.

Please continue to communicate with the Committee on how we may be helpful to you as we work to get our farm economy back on stable ground. We know that communication is the bedrock of the important relationship between USDA and the House Committee on Agriculture.

Just a few weeks ago, we hosted Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden to speak to committee Members about the USDA reorganization process. This was a productive discussion in which good questions were asked and thoughtful answers were given. I look forward to continuing that discussion, among others, today with Secretary Rollins.

I know that supporting our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities remains her top priority, and I know her insights will be helpful as we continue our legislative work this Congress.

Thank you again, Secretary Rollins, for your service and your testimony. With that, I now yield to Ranking Member Craig for her opening remarks.

Chairmen Thompson, Boozman Statement on Domestic Detection of New World Screwworm

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement in response to domestic detection of New World Screwworm:

“For well over a year, Secretary Brooke Rollins and her team at USDA have been working around the clock alongside federal agencies, state partners and animal health experts to prevent New World Screwworm from entering the United States—longer than many thought possible—and to ensure we are prepared to respond to a potential domestic case. Their proactive efforts have strengthened our defenses against this serious threat to animal health and the livestock industry, and we appreciate their continued commitment to protecting American agriculture.

“The detection of New World Screwworm within our borders should not be cause for panic, but rather time for the full deployment of the next phase of the whole-of-government response USDA has been planning for months. We have the tools, resources and an action plan to aggressively respond, enhance surveillance and prevent further spread. By working closely with producers, animal health officials, and our federal and state partners, we will take the necessary steps to protect and safeguard America’s livestock industry. We have successfully eradicated this threat to livestock, wildlife and animal health before, and we’re confident we will do so again.”

For more information on USDA’s actions to contain and eradicate New World Screwworm go to screwworm.gov.

Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 10:00 AM ET

1300 Longworth

Washington, DC

Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture

RE: “Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System”

WITNESS LIST:
The Honorable Ned Coe, Supervisor, Modoc County, California, Alturas, CA.
Mr. Travis Joseph, President and CEO, American Forest Resource Council, Portland, OR.
Mr. Tracy Glover, Sheriff, Kane County, Utah, Kanab, UT.
Ms. Molly Whitney, Executive Director, Cascade Forest Conservancy, Vancouver, WA.

View Rep. Dan Newhouse's opening statement here.
View Chairman Thompson's opening statement here.

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To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – 10:00 AM ET

1300 Longworth

Washington, DC

Full Committee on Agriculture

RE: “To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs”

WITNESS LIST:
The Honorable Richard L. Fordyce, Under Secretary, Farm Production and Conservation,
United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC.

View Chairman Thompson's opening statement here.

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Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – 10:00 AM ET
1300 Longworth
Washington, DC
Full Committee on Agriculture

RE: “Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA”

WITNESS LIST:

Mr. Michael Lichte, Chief Insights and Optimization Officer, Dairy Farmers of America, Kansas City, KS.
Mrs. Kristen Sawin, Vice President, Government & Corporate Affairs, Weyerhaeuser, Seattle, WA.
Mr. Dave Puglia, President and Chief Executive Officer, Western Growers Association, Irvine, CA.
Mrs. Jamie Beyer, ASA Director and Executive Committee Member, American Soybean Association, Wheaton, MN.
Mr. Michael Schumpp, Senior Director, International Affairs, Meat Institute, Arlington, VA.
Mr. Neil Herrington, Senior Vice President, Americas Program, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC.

View Chairman Thompson's opening statement here.

Watch live below or at this link.

For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Thursday, June 4, 2026 – 10:00 AM ET

1300 Longworth

Washington, DC

Full Committee on Agriculture

RE: “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture”

Secretary Rollins' written testimony can be viewed here.

Read Chairman Thompson's opening statement here.

Watch live here.

For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 10:00 AM ET
1300 Longworth
Washington, DC
Full Committee on Agriculture

RE: “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission”

WITNESS LIST:
The Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Washington, DC.

Read Chairman Thompson's opening statement here.

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Full Committee Markup: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 6:00 PM ET

1300 Longworth

Washington, DC

Full Committee on Agriculture

RE: “To consider H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026”

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CFTC Reauthorization: Stakeholder Perspectives

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Thursday, December 11, 2025 – 10:00 AM ET
1300 Longworth
Washington, DC
Full Committee on Agriculture

RE: “CFTC Reauthorization: Stakeholder Perspectives”

WITNESS LIST:
The Honorable Dawn D. Stump, Former Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Washington, DC.
Mr. Edward Prosser, Senior Vice President, Special Projects, the Scoular Company and Member of the Board, Commodity Markets Council, Omaha, NE; on Behalf of the Commodity Markets Council.
Ms. Alicia Crighton, Managing Director, Global Co-head of Futures, and Head of OTC and Prime Clearing at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Chair, Futures Industry Association, New York, NY; on Behalf of the Futures Industry Association.
Mr. Rob Schwartz, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and Former General Counsel, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Washington, DC.
Mr. Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy, Better Markets, Washington, DC.

Read Chairman Thompson's opening statement here.
A transcript from the hearing can be found here.

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Member Day

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – 10:00 AM ET
1300 Longworth
Washington, DC
Full Committee on Agriculture

RE: “Member Day”

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Read full hearing transcript here.

USDA’s Rural Development: Delivering Vital Programs and Services to Rural America

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 10:00 AM ET

1300 Longworth

Washington, DC

Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development

RE: “USDA’s Rural Development: Delivering Vital Programs and Services to Rural America”

WITNESS LIST:
Ms. Bette Brand, President and CEO, Strategic Consulting LLC, Former Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Honorable Paul Heimel, Commissioner, Potter County, on behalf of the National Association of Counties (NACo).
Ms. Lynne Keller Forbes, President and CEO, South Eastern Council of Governments, on behalf of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO).
The Honorable Xochitl Torres Small, Former Deputy Secretary and Under Secretary for Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Subcommittee Chairman Johnson's Opening Statement.

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A transcript of this hearing can be found here.

An Examination of the State of the Specialty Crop Industry

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – 10:00 AM ET

1300 Longworth

Washington, DC

Full Committee on Agriculture

RE: “An Examination of the State of the Specialty Crop Industry”

WITNESS LIST:

Mr. Michael Frantz, President, Frantz Wholesale Nursery, LLC, Hickman, CA.
Dr. Ramesh Sagili, Professor, Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
Dr. Tim Boring, Director, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Lansing, MI, on behalf of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
Mrs. Dana Brennan, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Grimmway Farms, Bakersfield, CA.

Chairman Thompson's Opening Statement.

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