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Chairman Thompson And Chairman Mann Express Concern Regarding Scotus Prop 12 Ruling
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled to uphold California’s Proposition 12, which mandates a variety of animal production standards and would specifically ban the in-state sale of pork from hogs not raised in accordance with the California law, even if those hogs were raised in other states.
Four Corners Issue Joint Statement on Farm Bill White House Meeting
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Following a meeting with President Biden and Secretary Vilsack, Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson, Ranking Member David Scott, Senator John Boozman, and Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement...
Chairman Thompson and Chairman Mann Express Concern Regarding SCOTUS Prop 12 Ruling
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled to uphold California’s Proposition 12, which mandates a variety of animal production standards and would specifically ban the in-state sale of pork from hogs not raised in accordance with the California law, even if those hogs were raised...
Ranking Member Boozman Expresses Disappointment in Supreme Court Decision Upholding California’s Prop 12
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold California’s Prop 12.
Stabenow, Thompson, Boozman, Scott Joint Statement on White House Farm Bill Meeting
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - “Today, the four leaders of the Agriculture Committees had a conversation with President Biden and Secretary Vilsack on the importance of passing a bipartisan Farm Bill this year. The Farm Bill is a jobs bill. It is a safety net for farmers and consumers, and it is an investment in our rural ...
Boozman Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider the Nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Deputy Secretary of USDA
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the hearing to consider the nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to serve as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Senators Stabenow, Boozman, Welch, Tuberville Announce Subcommittee Hearing on Connecting our Rural Communities to the Digital Economy
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy will hold a hearing titled “Rural Broadband: Connecting our Communities to the Digital Economy." U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) will chair this hearing.
Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Deputy Agriculture Secretary Nominee Xochitl Torres Small
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released the following opening statement at a hearing to consider the nomination of the Honorable Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
Boozman Commends Announcement of Rice Production Program; Shares Program Details
By USDA Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for moving forward with the implementation process of the Rice Production Program (RPP) and shared details on how farmers can seek relief.
Boozman: Bernstein’s Zealous Support of Tax Hikes on Farmers is ‘Threat to Rural America’s Future’
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, called the views of Jared Bernstein, President Biden’s nominee to serve as chair of the White House Council on Economic Advisors (CEA), a “threat to rural America’s future" and encouraged members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to reject his nomination.
Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Hearing on Deputy Agriculture Secretary Nominee Xochitl Torres Small
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman, (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Committee will hold a hearing to consider the nomination of the Honorable Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
Womack Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Federal Trade Commission (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Subcommittee will come to order. I'd like to remind everyone that we will follow the five-minute rule for opening remarks, questions, and comments.
Granger, Joyce Op-Ed Depicts the Border Crisis as ‘Unfair, Disorderly, and Inhumane’
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) and Homeland Security Subcommittee Chair Dave Joyce (OH) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Times, highlighting their recent trip to see firsthand the worsening situation along the Mexico border and the true cost of the crisis.
Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Drug Enforcement Administration (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Aderholt Remarks at FY24 Oversight Hearing for the Provider Relief Fund and Healthcare Workforce Shortages (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Good morning. I am pleased to welcome today the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to talk about the Provider Relief Fund and healthcare workforce issues in general.
Granger on Limit, Save, Grow Act
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) released the following statement after the House passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act.
Cole Remarks at FY24 Oversight and Budget Hearing for the Federal Aviation Administration (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The subcommittee will come to order.
Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Department of Justice Grantmaking Components (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Granger Rules Committee Remarks on Limit, Save, Grow Act
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Thank you, Chairman Cole and Ranking Member McGovern, for allowing me to testify on the Limit, Save, Grow Act.