WASHINGTON (July 31, 2019) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson gave the following statement regarding the retirement announcement of House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Michael Conaway:

“I wish Mike and Suzanne well as they look forward to a new chapter in their lives in 2021.  He has been a steadfast champion for America’s farmers and ranchers and a fighter for the interests of West Texas and the 11th District.  And in the meantime we will continue to work on the interests of rural America through the 116th Congress.”