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 »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement in response to USDA awarding 85 new partnership projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP): "I’m delighted to hear about the $330 million investment in public-private partnerships through our farm bill’s conservation title,” said Chairman Scott. “In particular, I would… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced several staffing additions and promotions for the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee. Lyron Blum-Evitts will take on the role of Director of Outreach and Legislative Operations. Blum-Evitts joined the Committee in 2019 as Member Relations Coordinator. Previously, she served as the DCCC’s policy… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Chair Abigail Spanberger issued the following statement in response to USDA’s announcement on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enhancements: “Today’s announcement shows that USDA is committed to ensuring that America’s farmers and ranchers are an essential piece of the… Read more »

WASHINGTON- House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement at today's Full Committee hearing titled "Rural Broadband - Examining Internet Connectivity Needs and Opportunities in Rural America":   [As prepared for delivery]   Good Morning, we are here today to discuss the critical issue of Rural Broadband and to hear from our witnesses… Read more »