"Organizational matters of the Committee on Agriculture for the 119th Congress and the Oversight Plan for the Committee on Agriculture for the 119th Congress."
2025-01-23
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Summary
The House Committee on Agriculture convened its organizing meeting for the 119th Congress to establish priorities and build unity around key issues. Chair Craig A. Goldman emphasized the need for a bipartisan five-year farm bill to restore the farm safety net, support family farms, and strengthen rural communities. Key participants included returning members such as Dan Newhouse, Tony Weave, Rob Bresnahan, and Mark Harris, who represent diverse agricultural regions. The committee also welcomed new Democratic members, including Adam Gray, Kristen McDonald Rivett, and April McLean Delaney, who bring firsthand experience from farm families and rural communities. The meeting affirmed a commitment to bipartisanship, with a focus on policy areas like farm safety net expansion, supply chain resilience, and trade promotion. Additionally, the committee adopted its rules for the 119th Congress and approved an Authorization and Oversight Plan to ensure effective oversight and accountability in its work.
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