Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's plan to tap the Credit Commodity Corporation to address rising costs caused by President Trump's war with Iran and global tariff regime.
"The fastest way for the president to provide farmers with meaningful and durable relief is to end… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) released the following statement.
“Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran are increasing prices across the board. While congressional Republicans defend the president’s backward priorities and unpopular war, millions of Americans are struggling to afford groceries. Instead of making food affordable by restoring… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad." Watch the hearing here.
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Good morning. I want to begin by thanking our witnesses for being here today.
We are here to discuss… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at a full committee hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad." Watch the hearing here.
[As prepared for delivery.]
Thank you to our witnesses for being here today. Your voices and perspectives are important.
The political… Read more »
Yesterday, an op-ed by House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) was published by MS NOW. Read the full op-ed here and an excerpt below.
"This week, congressional Republicans are trying to jam through their third budget proposal of this Congress. Reconciliation 3.0 includes $12 billion in farm aid, $73 billion in defense spending and $10 billion to implement… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled "To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs." Watch the hearing here.
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One year ago, Republicans forced the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill through Congress.
It gave… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at a full committee hearing entitled "To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs." Watch the hearing here.
[As prepared for delivery.]
Thank you, undersecretary, for being here today.
USDA has the potential to play an… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement after Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-AR) unveiled his farm bill draft.
“Unsurprisingly, the Senate Republicans’ farm bill falls far short of meeting the needs of family farmers and working people. Trump’s inflationary tariffs, trade wars and war with Iran have made life more… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA". Watch the hearing here.
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Good morning and thank you, Mr. Chairman.
And thank you to our witnesses for your testimony today. I look forward to hearing from… Read more »
Donald J. Trump, president, United States of America: “There's no real advantage to [USMCA], it's irrelevant...”
Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02), House Agriculture Committee: “In our continued pursuit to feed, clothe and fuel the world, Mexico and Canada remain our top agricultural trade partners. Our relationship with these allies puts money in the pockets of family… Read more »
