(WASHINGTON) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger issued the following statement after the announcement of Randy Moore as Chief of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service: “I would like to congratulate Mr. Randy Moore on his selection to serve as the… 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 »

WASHINGTON- House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Chair Abigail Spanberger of Virginia delivered the closing statement following today's hearing on the challenges and successes of conservation programs in 2020. [As Prepared for Delivery] "This conversation has been enlightening especially as we look to conservation to solve the resource challenges presented by a… Read more »

WASHINGTON- House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Chair Abigail Spanberger of Virginia delivered the following statement at today's hearing on the challenges and successes of conservation programs in 2020. [As Prepared for Delivery] "Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing on the Challenges and Successes of Conservation Programs in 2020. "I hesitate to say,… Read more »

WASHINGTON- House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Chair Abigail Spanberger of Virginia delivered the following statement on today's hearing on 2020 wildfires, response and recovery. [As Prepared for Delivery] "How we come together to help our Western states respond to, recover from, and rebuild stronger can be a defining act in these times. In addition to our… Read more »

WASHINGTON- House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Chair Abigail Spanberger of Virginia delivered the following statement at today's hearing on 2020 wildfires, response and recovery. [As Prepared for Delivery] "Thank you for joining us here in Washington and online today for this critical hearing on the wildfires ravaging the Western United States.  We’ve all… Read more »

Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Hybrid Public Hearing RE: “The 2020 Wildfire Year: Response and Recovery Efforts” Thursday, September 24, 2020 1:00 p.m. *NOTE: **House Office Buildings are closed to the public. The hearing will be broadcast live via YouTube for press and the public.**   WITNESS LIST Mr. John Phipps, Deputy Chief for State and Private Forestry,… Read more »

WASHINGTON (July 22, 2020) – House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Chair Abigail Spanberger of Virginia welcomed passage today of the Great American Outdoors Act, legislation that among other items sets aside funding to address billions in deferred maintenance across the country’s National Forests. “Approximately 66 million Americans in more than 3,000 communities… Read more »

WASHINGTON (July 1, 2020) – House Agriculture Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger of Virginia welcomed the inclusion the Reforestation Trust Fund in the Manager’s amendment to the House Democrats’ infrastructure package, The INVEST in America Act, passed on Tuesday. Spanberger, who authored an amendment to address the needs of the RTF along with Subcommittee… Read more »

WASHINGTON (July 1, 2020) – Following a briefing for Members on the outlook for the 2020 wildfire season from U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen and Regional Foresters, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Chair Abigail Spanberger of Virginia issued the following statement: “Even before the added challenge of COVID-19, this year was poised to become a… Read more »