WASHINGTON (July 12, 2021) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott today announced a Full Committee Business Meeting to consider of the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act (HR 4374). The mark-up will be held on Wednesday, July 14th.
“Rural broadband is critical for the growth and development of our rural communities, and it is essential… Read more »
(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 »
Public Hybrid Hearing
RE: “Examining Opportunities for Growth and Investment in Rural America”
Wednesday June 23, 2021
1:00 p.m.
This hearing will be streamed live via YouTube
WITNESS LIST
Mr. Jeff Kirwan, Farmer, Kirwan Farms, New Windsor, IL
Mr. Brian Talley, President, Talley Farms and Talley Vineyards, Arroyo Grande, CA
Mr. Wes Shannon, Farmer, Shannon… Read more »
WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott, today issued the following statement regarding the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction against Black farmers in the ongoing Faust et al v. Vilsack et al case:
“I strongly support and thank Secretary Vilsack for standing up and fighting for this… Read more »
WASHINGTON (June 17, 2021) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia and Subcommittee Chair Jim Costa issued the following statement in response to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) U.S.-E.U. Cooperative Framework for Large Civil Aircraft announcement:
“I would like to thank President Joe Biden and Ambassador Katherine… Read more »
WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “1890 Land Grant Institutions: Investing for Agricultural Resiliency, Equity, and Global Impact.”
[As prepared for delivery]
Good morning, and welcome to our Members, witnesses, and all of the people watching along at home.
Today’s… Read more »
WASHINGTON (June 10, 2021) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott, Vice Chair Alma Adams, and Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee Chair Stacey Plaskett announced the upcoming Full Committee titled “1890 Land Grant Institutions: Investing for Agricultural Resiliency, Equity, and Global Impact” which will take place on June 16th at… Read more »
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 – 11:00 AM EDT
Hybrid Hearing
Full Committee on Agriculture
RE: “1890 Land Grant Institutions: Investing for Agricultural Resiliency, Equity, and Global Impact”
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 »
