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 »

Week of May 17, 2021   Tuesday, May 18, 2021 – 10:00AM Hybrid Hearing Washington, D.C. Full Committee Hybrid Hearing RE: “Member Day” A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this hearing can be found here. *NOTE: **House Office Buildings are closed to the public. The hearing will be broadcast live via YouTube for… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced the following addition for the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee. Lesly Weber McNitt will be joining the Committee staff to serve as Senior Professional Staff. Most recently, Lesly served as the Director of Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology for the National Corn Growers… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement regarding the provisions in the American Families Plan to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs): “As someone who championed increased funding for 1890 Land-Grant universities in the 2018 Farm… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress: “Last night’s Joint Address to Congress from President Biden made it abundantly clear that the Biden-Harris Administration is going to work with Congress to get results for all Americans,” said Chairman Scott. “I was especially pleased… Read more »