Articles tagged under: Pat Roberts
Roberts Receives Top Hand Award
Published December 17, 2020
Senate Agriculture Committee chairman Pat Roberts has received the Top Hand Award from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. This honor is presented to elected officials who help represent cattle producers and rural communities on Capital Hill. Chairman Roberts will retire…Roberts Gives Up the Gavel
Published December 3, 2020
Kansas Senator Pat Roberts has chaired his final Senate Agriculture Committee hearing. Before the testimony on agricultural research, Roberts was able to reflect on his time as chairman. "Six years ago, I made it a priority that this committee would…Senate Ag Committee Advances U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act
Published June 24, 2020
The Senate Agriculture Committee passed the U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2020 by a voice vote on Wednesday. In a statement, Chairman Pat Roberts said the bill will serve stakeholders well and help the U.S. maintain its reputation as…Roberts Receives Honors
Published January 21, 2020
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The award honors those who have devoted their careers to serving American agriculture. The Kansas senator is not seeking re-election.Trade Deal to be Signed Wednesday
Published January 13, 2020
The Chinese trade delegation arrives in Washington, D.C. today and is expected to sign off on the phase one trade agreement on Wednesday. The text of the agreement will also be released on Wednesday. With this deal, China will purchase…USMCA Moves Through Senate Finance Committee
Published January 7, 2020
On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee moved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementing legislation out of committee on a 25-3 vote. During the markup, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts said reliable markets are needed in farm country. "If we aren't leading…Senate Ag Hears Feedback on U.S. Grain Standards Act
Published July 31, 2019
The Senate Agriculture Committee discussed re-authorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act in a hearing on Wednesday. The legislation expires in September 2020. Chairman Pat Roberts was eager to hear what’s working well and what needs improvement. "Maintaining the certainty…Roberts Announces Promotions
Published June 5, 2019
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts has announced staff changes and promotions. Wayne Stoskopf is the new senior professional staff for commodities, crop insurance, dairy and grain standards. Previously, Stoskopf worked on the committee's professional staff. Megan Cline has been…Little Moves to NAMI
Published May 21, 2019
The North American Meat Institute has named Sarah Little as the vice president of communications. Little is the longtime communications director for Senate Agricutlure Committee Pat Roberts.