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

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