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Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at H.R. 1 Implementation Hearing

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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. [As prepared for delivery.] One year ago, Republicans forced the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill through Congress. It gave…

Ranking Member Angie Craig Closing Statement at H.R. 1 Implementation Hearing

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Ranking Member Angie Craig of Minnesota smiles in her official portrait.

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…

Ranking Member Angie Craig Slams Senate Republicans’ Farm Bill

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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…

Ranking Member Angie Craig Stresses Importance of Trade at USMCA Hearing

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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. [As prepared for delivery.] Good morning and thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you to our witnesses for your testimony today. I look forward to hearing from…

WTAS: Trump Threatens USMCA Again as Agricultural Stakeholders Laud North American Trade at Congressional Hearing

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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…

Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at Hearing with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins

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Ranking Member Angie Craig of Minnesota smiles in her official portrait.

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Former Chairman Scott was a true fighter. For hungry veterans in his district, for…

Ranking Member Angie Craig Closing Statement at Hearing with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins

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Ranking Member Angie Craig of Minnesota smiles in her official portrait.

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at a full committee hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] We have heard a lot from the secretary today. A lot of excuses. A lot of looking in the rearview mirror after…

Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on House Farm Bill Vote

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Ranking Member Angie Craig of Minnesota smiles in her official portrait.

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement following the House vote to pass the Republicans’ so-called “skinny farm bill.” “American farmers and working people are struggling to make ends meet. Whether it’s twice as expensive to fill up your tractor or twice as expensive at the grocery checkout, Americans can feel how tariffs, war…

Ranking Member Angie Craig Cautions Against Partisan Farm Bill that Locks in Food Assistance Cuts, Rubberstamps Tariffs at Rules Committee Hearing

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Ranking Member Angie Craig of Minnesota smiles in her official portrait.

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement as the House Rules Committee considers sending the Republicans' so-called "skinny" farm bill to the House floor. Watch her opening remarks here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Chair Foxx and Ranking Member McGovern.  I wish we were here…

Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on the Passing of Rep. David Scott

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Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement.  “Our hearts go out to Congressman and former Chairman David Scott’s wife Alfredia, family, friends and staff. He was a strong voice for Georgia’s farmers, hungry veterans and young people – who he helped shape into the…

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