Articles tagged under: Congress
The Selection Process for House Ag Committee Leadership
Published November 10, 2020
A leadership change is coming for the House Agriculture Committee in 2021. Seniority plays a role in selecting leadership, but that’s not the only factor considered. Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says the process also varies by…CR Includes Funding for CCC
Published September 23, 2020
On a 359-to-57 vote, the House passed a continuing resolution Tuesday evening that keeps the government funded through December 11. The bill does include $21 billion for the Commodity Credit Corporation and $8 billion in nutrition assistance which was left…Lawmakers Start to Return to D.C. This Week
Published September 7, 2020
Lawmakers start to return to Washington D.C. after Labor Day. One item on the agenda is restarting earlier failed talks on another coronavirus relief package. Crops, livestock and biofuel producers are still trying to recover from billions of dollars in losses.…Trump and Lawmakers Agree on Infrastructure Needs
Published May 1, 2019
President Donald Trump and Democratic lawmakers reached an agreement Tuesday to spend $2 trillion on roads, bridges, water, broadband and power grids. This is a much different tone than a previous meeting on immigration and border security. House Speaker Nancy…Congress Introduces Cell-Cultured Protein Bill
Published April 18, 2019
A bill regarding cell-cultured protein grown in labs has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. The Cell-Cultured Meat and Poultry Regulation Act would codify the responsibilities of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration. The…Congress Reintroduces Veterinary Bill
Published April 16, 2019
Congress has reintroduced the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act. The bill addresses shortages of food animal and public health veterinarians in rural and agricultural communities. USDA is experiencing historical shortages, designating over 190 regions in 44 states as…Ag Groups Push for Stress Assistance Network Funding
Published March 26, 2019
A coalition of agriculture groups are urging Congress to provide $10 million for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network in fiscal year 2020. The program provides grants for extension services, state departments of agriculture and other entities to administer…Armstrong Preparing for 2019 Congress
Published December 10, 2018
North Dakota Congressman-Elect Kelly Armstrong is preparing for the upcoming legislative session in Washington D.C. "We have 85 new members of Congress. Before we can advocate for an issue, it's important to inform people what's going on," says Armstrong. "People…Infrastructure Proposal Released
Published July 24, 2018
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster has released a draft infrastructure proposal. To pay for the federal investment in infrastructure, the plan calls for a 15-cent per gallon tax on gas and a 20-cent per gallon tax on…