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Chairman Thompson addresses concerns over CBO score for farm security act
Following the release of the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) score of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued a statement addressing the findings.
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Panel warns Congress about challenges facing U.S. agriculture
Today, a panel of witnesses before the House Committee on Agriculture—including producers, a lender, an input supplier, and an Extension economist—warned of the dire outlook facing the agricultural supply chain. Plummeting crop prices, escalating input costs, worsening credit conditions, and sustained natural disasters are creating a “perfect storm” of headwinds for farm country. Witnesses urged policymakers to “head off the economic hemorrhaging” and take advantage of the opportunity to substantially course correct the farm safety net through the enactment of enhanced risk...
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Committee chairs demand regulatory review after Supreme Court ruling
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) has joined other Committee Chairs in calling for a review of agency regulations following the Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.
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Lawmakers address high error rate in FY 2023 SNAP payments
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) issued a statement regarding the FY 2023 SNAP Payment Error Rate.
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Chairman Thompson applauds Supreme Court's empowerment of checks and balances
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued a statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overrule the Chevron Doctrine.
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Chairman Thompson supports Senate GOP's new farm bill framework
Following the release of the U.S. Senate Republicans' farm bill framework, Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson (PA-15) issued a statement commending the proposals.
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Bipartisan support advances Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Following last night’s bipartisan committee passage of H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson (PA-15) issued a statement.
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House passes FIT21 act establishing federal regulations over digital assets
On May 22, 2024, the House passed H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21). This bipartisan framework establishes clear and functional federal requirements over digital asset markets.
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Thompson unveils Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 has been released by Thompson. The Act is the result of extensive feedback from stakeholders and all Members of the House. It responds to the needs of farm country through the incorporation of hundreds of bipartisan policies.
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House committee to consider FIT for the 21st Century Act
The House Committee on Rules has announced its intention to consider the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act, paving the way for a floor vote later this month. The FIT for the 21st Century Act is viewed as a significant initial move towards attaining regulatory clarity for digital assets. FIT21 aims to provide robust, time-tested consumer protections and regulatory certainty necessary for the digital asset ecosystem to thrive in the United States.
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Chairman Thompson unveils further details on 2024 Farm Bill
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released further information today regarding the bipartisan policies and priorities included in the 2024 Farm Bill. This announcement was accompanied by an open letter addressed to colleagues and stakeholders.
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Thompson Releases 2024 Farm Bill Overview
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) has unveiled the 2024 Farm Bill overview, expressing the thorough process that went into crafting the legislation. Thompson stated, "This bill is a product of an extensive and transparent process, which included soliciting feedback from Members of both political parties, stakeholder input from across the nation, and some tough conversations."Emphasizing the commitment to supporting American farmers, Thompson highlighted that "Each title of this farm bill reflects a commitment to the American farmer and...
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Agriculture, Financial Services Republicans Demand SEC Clarify Position Regarding Prometheum’s Custody of Ethereum’s Ether
Republicans from the House Committee on Agriculture and House Financial Services Committee, including Chairmen Glenn "GT" Thompson and Patrick McHenry, have raised concerns over Prometheum Inc.'s decision to provide custody services for Ethereum's Ether (ETH) through its subsidiary, Prometheum Ember Capital LLC.In a letter addressed to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the lawmakers emphasized the need for clarity on the SEC's stance regarding a Special Purpose Broker Dealer's ability to custody non-security digital assets, specifically ETH. They highlighted the SEC and CFTC's...
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GOP Committee Leaders Call on Administration to Explain Old-Growth Decision
Republican leaders of the Congressional committees overseeing federal forest lands have raised concerns about the Biden administration's decision regarding "old growth and mature forests" on federal lands. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR), and Senate Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY) have jointly written to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom...