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… 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 »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.” Watch the full hearing here.
[As prepared for delivery.]
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at a full committee hearing titled “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.” Watch the full hearing here.
[As prepared for delivery.]
Thank you, Mr. Chairman,… Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s budget request for fiscal year 2027, which cuts the U.S. Department of Agriculture budget by $5 billion (19 percent).
“Now more than ever, farmers need our support. Their markets have been… Read more »
