In a letter led by Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), members of the House Agriculture Committee urged the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and USDA to listen to agricultural stakeholders and bipartisan lawmakers on the importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The letter follows President Trump’s decision not to renew the trade agreement, which fosters billions of d... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced it would not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Last month, stakeholders representing American agriculture testified before the House Agriculture Committee about the continued importance of the USMCA. Their message was loud and clea... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Ranking Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing titled “Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System.” Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Chairman Newhouse, for convening us today, and thank you to our witnesses for m... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled "To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs." Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] One year ago, Republicans forced the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill through Congress. It gave handouts to Elo... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at a full committee hearing entitled "To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs." Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, undersecretary, for being here today. USDA has the potential to play an important role in American a... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement after Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-AR) unveiled his farm bill draft. “Unsurprisingly, the Senate Republicans’ farm bill falls far short of meeting the needs of family farmers and working people. Trump’s inflationary tariffs, trade wars and war with Iran have made life more expensive f... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA". Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Good morning and thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you to our witnesses for your testimony today. I look forward to hearing from you about the... Read More »
Donald J. Trump, president, United States of America: “There's no real advantage to [USMCA], it's irrelevant...” Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02), House Agriculture Committee: “In our continued pursuit to feed, clothe and fuel the world, Mexico and Canada remain our top agricultural trade partners. Our relationship with these allies puts money in the pockets of family farmers and creates and ... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Former Chairman Scott was a true fighter. For hungry veterans in his district, for students of histor... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at a full committee hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] We have heard a lot from the secretary today. A lot of excuses. A lot of looking in the rearview mirror after one and a half y... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) and Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA-15) issued the following statement today in conjunction with a joint letter sent to President Trump regarding the need to appoint commissioners to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission: "We encourage President Trump to nominate a full panel of bipartisan commissioners to join Chairman ... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement following the House vote to pass the Republicans’ so-called “skinny farm bill.” “American farmers and working people are struggling to make ends meet. Whether it’s twice as expensive to fill up your tractor or twice as expensive at the grocery checkout, Americans can feel how tariffs, war with Iran a... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following floor speech as the House debated the Republicans' so-called "skinny" farm bill on the floor. Thank you, M. Speaker. I rise in opposition to this bill, and I yield to myself such time as I may consume. At kitchen tables across the country, millions of Americans – seniors, working parents and... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement as the House Rules Committee considers sending the Republicans' so-called "skinny" farm bill to the House floor. Watch her opening remarks here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Chair Foxx and Ranking Member McGovern. I wish we were here today to debate the finer points of a bipart... Read More »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement. “Our hearts go out to Congressman and former Chairman David Scott’s wife Alfredia, family, friends and staff. He was a strong voice for Georgia’s farmers, hungry veterans and young people – who he helped shape into the next generation of agricultural leaders through his fierce advocacy for the ... Read More »
