The Republican Study Committee (RSC) has released a new budget proposal that emphasizes support for American agriculture while focusing on fiscal responsibility. The plan, titled “Budget to Restore America’s Golden Age,” includes measures aimed at providing tax relief and certainty for family farmers and small businesses, expanding market access for U.S. agricultural products, reducing regulatory burdens, and maintaining a reliable farm safety net.
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) commented on the alignment between the RSC budget and broader GOP priorities regarding agriculture. He stated, “I applaud Chairman Pfluger and Rep. Beth Van Duyne for their work in aligning the Republican Study Committee budget with the priorities of the broader GOP conference regarding agriculture, our nation’s most important industry. With over 90% of planted acres located in Republican districts, supporting American agriculture must remain a key goal of our party. This budget is proof that a fiscally responsible path to prosperity doesn’t have to come at the expense of our hard-working farmers and ranchers. Thank you to RSC for reflecting the needs of this key constituency in their new budget. I look forward to working with them to advance many of these policy goals in Farm Bill 2.0.”
RSC Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) highlighted the financial discipline practiced by those working in agriculture: “Our farmers and ranchers understand what Washington refuses to accept: you can’t spend money you don’t have. These are the people who feed America while managing their own bottom lines and making hard choices every single day. The RSC Budget shows we can get our fiscal house in order and support the agricultural communities that are the backbone of this country. It’s common sense, and it’s long overdue. We look forward to continuing the work for hardworking Americans alongside Chairman Thompson and the Agriculture Committee.”
Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Chair of the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force, said: “The RSC Budget reins in Washington’s out-of-control spending and eliminates waste, fraud, and abuse across all levels of the federal government. We are returning to pre-pandemic levels of spending, advancing pro-growth tax policies, slashing regulatory burdens, and unleashing American energy. It is our fiscal responsibility to not only deliver a balanced budget but get the federal government out of the way to strengthen the economy so families, small businesses, seniors, and farmers can thrive.”
The House Agriculture Committee plays an important role in shaping national food security policies by addressing agricultural needs as well as environmental challenges (source). The committee consists of dozens of members organized into six subcommittees focused on specialized areas within agriculture policy (source). Its jurisdiction covers federal policies related to rural development, food programs such as SNAP, forestry management, conservation efforts, commodity markets oversight (source), as well as implementation through major legislation like the Farm Bill (source).
In addition to supporting rural economies across various regions (source), current leadership includes Glenn Thompson as chairman during this session (source). Since its formation in 1820 with just seven members (source), it has been instrumental in advancing U.S. agricultural legislation—covering crop support initiatives through soil conservation programs up through modern rural electrification projects (source).
The RSC’s proposed measures aim at balancing fiscal restraint with continued investment in farming communities—a sector recognized by policymakers as central both economically and strategically.
