WASHINGTON – Following the House passage of the Build Back Better Act, Agriculture and Forestry groups gave thanks for how the historic legislation will help to address the growing climate crisis on our National Forest System land and private agricultural and forest land; invest in the modernization and innovative energy production and infrastructure in rural communities;… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Democratic leaders of the House Agriculture Committee issued the following statement applauding House passage and inclusion of agriculture and forestry priorities in the Build Back Better Act:    “I am very pleased with House passage of the Build Back Better Act and the inclusion of the Committee’s agriculture and forestry priorities. These investments are… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Chair Jim Costa delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “Trade Policy and Priorities” [As prepared for delivery] Good Morning. To start I’d like to thank our witnesses, Ranking Member Johnson and the other members of the subcommittee. Trade is a vital part of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement applauding President Biden signing into law the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan: “I am pleased to see President Biden sign the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan into law. It is a once in a lifetime investment that includes many important and critical provisions that will help to… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Chair Antonio Delgado delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “A Look at the Renewable Economy in Rural America” [As prepared for delivery] Good Morning and thank you for joining us. Today we are here to talk about the renewable economy in rural America.… Read more »

Virtual Hearing RE: “A Look at the Renewable Economy in Rural America” Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:00 a.m. WITNESS LIST Ms. Emily Skor, Chief Executive Officer, Growth Energy, Washington, D.C. Mr. Jeff Pratt, President, Green Power EMC, on behalf of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Tucker, GA Mr. Gary Wheeler, Executive Director,… Read more »

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 -- 10:00 AM ET Hybrid Hearing – 1300 Longworth and via Zoom Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit RE: “A Look at the Renewable Economy in Rural America” A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this hearing can be found here. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – 10:00 AM ET Hybrid… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “Hunger Among Veterans and Servicemembers: Understanding the Problem and Evaluating Solutions” [As prepared for delivery] Thank you all again for joining me today for this important… Read more »

(WASHINGTON) -- House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Ranking Member Glenn 'GT' Thompson, General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee Chair Cheri Bustos, and General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee Ranking Member Austin Scott issued the following statement to commemorate the 125th Anniversary… Read more »

Virtual Hearing RE: “Hunger Among Veterans and Servicemembers: Understanding the Problem and Evaluating Solutions” Wednesday, November 10, 2021 12:00 p.m. WITNESS LIST Mrs. Mia Hubbard, Vice President of Programs, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, Los Angeles, CA Ms. Denise Hollywood, Chief Community and Programs Officer, Blue Star Families, Port Jervis, NY Dr.… Read more »