We now know the Republican members of the House Agriculture Committee. Chair GT Thompson made the announcement this week. Fifteen Republicans are returning from last year, and there are 12 who are new to the committee this year.
Notables from the Southeast who are returning are Austin Scott of Georgia, Kat Cammock of Florida, and Barry Moore of Alabama. There are no new Southeast members. This is Thompson’s first year as Chair. Former Chair, Democrat David Scott of Georgia is now the committee’s ranking member.
Other democrat members are not yet announced.
The top issue for the committee this year is the Farm Bill. Ranking Member Scott says he sees five priorities for the bill, including expanding rural broadband; making the 1890 Land Grant African American College and Universities Student Scholarship Program permanent and add an additional $100 million in funding; Assist small family cattle farmers and ranchers; Defend and protect SNAP and nutrition programs; and help producers combat dramatic changes in weather patterns and climate.
Returning Members
Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Chairman
Rep. Austin Scott (GA-08)
Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-01)
Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-04)
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01)
Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07)
Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01)
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02)
Rep. Dusty Johnson (SD-AL)
Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04)
Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01)
Rep. Mary Miller (IL-15)
Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02)
Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03)
Rep. Brad Finstad (MN-01)
New Members
Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-03)
Rep. John Rose (TN-06)
Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13)
Rep. Mark Alford (MO-04)
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05)
Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)
Rep. John Duarte (CA-13)
Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23)
Rep. Max Miller (OH-07)
Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19)
Rep. Zach Nunn (IA-03)
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03)
Sabrina Halvorson
National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc.
Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley.