Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (115th Congress)
Recent Activity
Sep 8, 2017
Press Release
The House of Representatives today approved a final bill to provide additional emergency assistance to respond to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, to raise the debt ceiling to allow the United States to meet its financial obligations, and to allow for the continuation of vital government programs and services. The legislation will now be sent to the President for his signature.
Sep 6, 2017
Article
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen today made the following statement before the U.S. House of Representatives on the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, a bill funding the federal government for Fiscal Year 2018.
Sep 5, 2017
Article
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen made the following statement before the Rules Committee while testifying on the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act.
Jul 12, 2017
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2018 Agriculture Appropriations bill on a voice vote. The legislation funds important agricultural and food programs and services, including food and medical product safety, animal and plant health programs, rural development and farm services, agricultural trade, financial marketplace oversight, and nutrition programs.
Jul 12, 2017
Markup
Purpose
Mark up Appropriations Bill, FY2018
Support Documents
Notice of Full Committee Markup PDF
Jun 28, 2017
Markup
Purpose
Mark Up Appropriations Bill, FY 2018
Support Documents
Notice of Subcommittee Markup
Jun 27, 2017
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2018 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds important agricultural and food programs and services, including food and medical product safety, animal and plant health programs, rural development and farm services, agricultural trade, financial marketplace oversight, and nutrition programs.
Jun 8, 2017
Hearing
Witness
J. Christopher Giancarlo
Acting Chairman, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Member Statement
Rep. David Valadao on behalf of Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt
May 25, 2017
Hearing
Witness
Dr. Scott Gottlieb
Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration
Witness Statement PDF
May 24, 2017
Hearing
Witnesses
The Honorable Sonny Perdue
Secretary, Department of Agriculture
Testimony
Dr. Robert Johansson
Chief Economist, Department of Agriculture
Michael Young
Budget Officer, Department of Agriculture