Articles tagged under: House Agriculture Committee
House Ag Committee Looks at Voluntary Carbon Markets
Published September 26, 2021
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing looking at voluntary carbon markets in agriculture and forestry last week. House Ag Committee Chairman David Scott talked about the opportunities of voluntary carbon markets. Scott also questioned the quality of some of…Disaster Aid Included in Continuing Resolution
Published September 25, 2021
House Democrats have passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through December. The CR includes an increase in the debt ceiling and disaster relief for agriculture. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott says this is the fastest way to…House Ag Committee Continues Work on Reconciliation Package
Published September 13, 2021
The House Agriculture Committee met on Friday to consider how to spend $66 billion for agriculture in the reconciliation bill. The package proposes an increase in spending on ag research, renewable energy and rural development. Votes on this and remaining…WHIP+ Extension Passes House Ag Committee
Published July 28, 2021
The House Agriculture Committee marked up the $8.5 billion 2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act on Tuesday. The bill covers 2020 and 2021 disasters and includes all causes of loss from the previous WHIP+ program, expanding on the drought. Minnesota Congresswoman Angie…House Ag, Senate Judiciary Committees to Hold Cattle Hearings
Published July 26, 2021
The House Agriculture and Senate Judiciary Committees will hold hearings on the state of the beef supply chain on Wednesday. On the witness list for the Senate Judiciary Committee are Rob Larew of National Farmers Union, Shane Miller of Tyson…Passing Climate Legislation Could Be More Challenging in the House
Published June 24, 2021
The House’s version of the Growing Climate Solutions Act could be more challenging to pass. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Glenn 'G.T.' Thompson is supporting other solutions to address climate change including five bills looking at forest management and private…House Lawmakers Consider More Permanent Disaster Programs
Published June 24, 2021
Ad-hoc disaster programs were part of Wednesday’s House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on the efficacy of the farm safety net. House Ag Committee Ranking Member Glenn “G.T.” Thompson said a more permanent disaster program is being considered. "I have three guiding…Ag Committee Hires McNitt
Published May 11, 2021
Lesly Weber McNitt has joined the House Agriculture Committee as a member of the senior professional staff. Most recently, McNitt was the director of public policy, trade and biotechnology for the National Corn Growers Association.Ag Groups Ask Agriculture Committee Leaders to Seek Additional Ag Research Funds
Published May 5, 2021
Agriculture groups from across the country are asking the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to consider more investments in ag research. They ask for $11.5 billion across a five-year period for building updates and maintenance at U.S.…