WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement regarding the release of the White House FY 2022 Budget Request: “I applaud the focus within President Joe Biden’s budget on important investments in rural America and our food systems, particularly in rural broadband,” said Chairman David Scott. “I appreciate the focus on how… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled "The Future of SNAP: Moving Past the Pandemic":   [As prepared for delivery] Good afternoon and thank you, everyone, for participating today in the first hearing in the 117th Congress of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced the following staff promotion on the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee.   Malikha Daniels will serve as the Subcommittee Staff Director for the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. Daniels had previously served as a Policy Analyst on the Committee. Malikha has… Read more »

Public Virtual Hearing  RE: “The Future of SNAP: Moving Past the Pandemic” Wednesday, May 26, 2021 12:00 p.m. This hearing will be streamed live via YouTube WITNESS LIST Dr. Lauren Bauer, Fellow in Economic Studies, The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. Ms. Odessa Davis, on behalf of Share our Strength, Washington, D.C.       … Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement in response to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) providing key updates on the implementation process of the American Rescue Plan:   “I want to thank Secretary Tom Vilsack and his expert USDA team for their work to implement the absolutely vital agriculture and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced the following additions to the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee. Katherine Stewart will serve as the Subcommittee Staff Director for the Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee. Stewart comes to the Committee from Vice Chair Rep. Alma Adams’ office where she served as… Read more »

WASHINGTON- House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement at today's Member Day hearing:   [As prepared for delivery] Good morning and thank you to all the Members who have joined us for today’s Member day hearing. Agriculture has a strong foundation in our nation’s history, and the House Agriculture Committee has a proud history of working… Read more »

WASHINGTON -- House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement in response to the Senate approving Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh as the Deputy Secretary for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): “Thank you to my colleagues in the Senate for approving Jewel Bronaugh as the Deputy Secretary at USDA. Her on the ground experience as the Virginia… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee Chair Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement in response to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarding funding to 1890 Land Grant University Centers of Excellence:   “Today’s announcement of USDA investing in the 1890 Centers of… Read more »

WASHINGTON- House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled "Title II Conservation Programs: Exploring Climate Smart Practices":   [As prepared for delivery] Good Morning. I’m excited to be here today for our first hearing of the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry in… Read more »