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House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson and Ranking Member Angie Craig have announced the organization of the committee for the 119th Congress. The committee is set to address various challenges impacting America's farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.

In a joint statement, Thompson and Craig said, "Today, the House Agriculture Committee officially organized for the 119th Congress, and is now ready to tackle the many challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. From market volatility to regulatory burdens, our shared priorities include ensuring a strong and prosperous future for American agriculture and the communities they feed. Together, we look forward to bringing about meaningful policy, including a five-year farm bill."

The Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit will be chaired by Rep. Austin Scott with Rep. Sharice Davids serving as Ranking Member.

Rep. Doug LaMalfa will chair the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture while Rep. Andrea Salinas takes on the role of Ranking Member.

For Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology matters, Rep. Frank Lucas has been appointed as chairman with Rep. Jill Tokuda as Ranking Member.

The Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture subcommittee will see leadership from Rep. Brad Finstad as chairman alongside Rep. Jahana Hayes in her capacity as Ranking Member.

Rep. Tracey Mann will lead the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry subcommittee with Rep. Jim Costa acting as Ranking Member.

Finally, Dusty Johnson has been named chair of the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development with Don Davis taking up duties as Ranking Member.

Chairman Thompson and Ranking Member Craig are ex officio members of each subcommittee within this structure.