Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) unveiled the framework of the Farm and Family Relief Act with Democratic members of the House Agriculture Committee at a press conference on Capitol Hill. Watch the press conference here. The Farm and Family Relief Act is a response to President Trump’s crushing tariffs and massive unfunded mandate… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Ranking Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing titled “Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Chairman LaMalfa, for… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee hearing titled “Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.]   Thank you to my colleagues for organizing this… Read more »

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WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry Ranking Member Andrea Salinas delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A Review of Title VIII: Forestry Stakeholder Perspectives.” [As prepared for delivery] Good morning, I am pleased to join Subcommittee Chairman LaMalfa and our colleagues for our first Forestry Subcommittee hearing in the… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on Title II Conservation Programs." [As prepared for delivery]   Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing. I am excited for today’s hearing emphasizing stakeholder… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Forestry." [As prepared for delivery]   Good morning, I would like to welcome you to today’s hearing, entitled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Forestry.” This hearing is our opportunity to hear from… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “Supporting Careers in Conservation: Workforce Training, Education, and Job Opportunities." [As prepared for delivery]   Good afternoon, I would like to welcome you to today’s hearing focused on how this Committee and USDA can work… Read more »

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 – 1:00 PM ET Virtual Hearing – via Zoom Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry RE: “Supporting Careers in Conservation: Workforce Training, Education, and Job Opportunities” 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… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of Farm Bill Conservation Programs”. [As prepared for delivery] Good morning — and welcome to today’s hearing to update members on the status and operation of NRCS and FSA conservation programs. We are here today to examine… Read more »