WASHINGTON (September 15, 2021) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia issued the following statement lauding the protection of stepped-up basis in the newest version of the tax package released by the House Ways and Means Committee:  “I have been working tirelessly to ensure that stepped-up basis is protected, and I am very pleased… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement at today's Business Meeting “To consider a proposal to satisfy the Committee’s reconciliation instructions required by S. Con. Res. 14.” [As prepared for delivery] Good afternoon and welcome to the Members of the Committee and those of you watching from home. Before… Read more »

[UPDATED TO REFLECT NEW TIME] Friday, September 10, 2021 – 1:00 PM EDT Hybrid Business Meeting Full Committee on Agriculture RE: “To consider a proposal to satisfy the Committee’s reconciliation instructions required by S. Con. Res. 14” A live stream of the hearing will be available on Youtube. All additional information on this hearing can be found here. Read more »

Chairman David Scott and Democratic Committee Members Issue Letter Expressing Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers (WASHINGTON) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and several Democratic Members of the Committee issued the following letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine… Read more »

Chairman David Scott Applauds USDA’s Expansion of CFAP 2 to Cover Additional Producers WASHINGTON (August 25, 2021) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia issued the following statement in response to the USDA’s announcement on updates to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) 2: “I applaud the USDA's announcement that they are… Read more »

WASHINGTON (August 17, 2021) – House Agriculture Committee Releases mid-year highlights of activity completed thus far. Below are some of the highlights of the work that the House Agriculture Committee was able to complete so far this year. Hearings Held: 20 The Ag Committee held 20 events so far in 2021 with topics ranging from how to best support disadvantaged farmers… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chairwoman Jahana Hayes issued the following statement in response to USDA’s critical updates to the Thrifty Food Plan: “The update to the Thrifty Food Plan is long overdue. We’ve seen a vast body of research with evidence that… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture Chair Sanford Bishop sent the following letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai in regard to European non-tariff trade barriers impacting peanuts. The full text of the letter is as follows: Dear Ambassador Tai, As House… Read more »

WASHINGTON (August 11, 2021) – In a letter to Secretary Tom Vilsack Wednesday, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chairwoman Jahana Hayes signified support of the USDA's intent to make certain that the Thrifty Food Plan, on which Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are based, is up-to-date and… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement regarding heirs' rights and land ownership issues:  “I want to thank Secretary Vilsack and the USDA staff for standing up and rolling out the Heirs’ Property Relending Program… Read more »