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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) included a basic needs allowance (BNA) for low-income servicemembers in the U.S. military.
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I extend my sincerest congratulations to the newest CFTC Commissioners. As a Georgian, I am proud to see Kristin Johnson, an Emory Law Professor, among this group of individuals, and look forward to working with them all,” said Chairman David Scott.
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House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Chair Stacey Plaskett delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Horticulture and Urban Agriculture”
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"We are certain you agree with us that every eligible voter who chooses to vote must have the opportunity to vote, and that every lawful vote must count, and increased voter registration and participation is a goal we share.
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Chairman David Scott added, “Diversity is a strength, and I want to thank Chairman Benham for making that clear.
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In a letter to Secretary Tom Vilsack and Administrator Samantha Power on Thursday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia, Ranking Member Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania, and 36 Members of the U.S.
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“It is well known that among the four companies that dominate this market, there have been a number of allegations and investigations.
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House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Role of USDA Programs in Addressing Climate Change"
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House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Commodity Group Perspectives on Title 1”
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“For far too long the funding disparity between 1890 and 1862 Land-Grant Institutions has prevented our country from supporting our students when it comes to agriculture research and innovation.
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House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement and condolences following the passing of Congressman Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota: “I was saddened to hear of the loss of one of our Agriculture Committee family this week with the passing of Congressman Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota.
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House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chairwoman Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled "Review of the Office of the Inspector General Report on ‘USDA Oversight of Civil Rights Complaints’"
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House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Chair Cheri Bustos delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “A Hearing to Review Farm Policy with Undersecretary Robert Bonnie.”
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House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Chair Jim Costa delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “Sustainability in the Livestock Sector: Environmental Gain and Economic Viability”
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House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of Farm Bill Conservation Programs”.
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House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced the following promotions for the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee:
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Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry
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“I would like to thank Secretary Tom Vilsack for providing a comprehensive update on USDA’s work to address the issues facing our rural residents and agricultural producers over the last year,” said Chairman David Scott.
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Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding today’s hearing, and thank you, Secretary Vilsack, for traveling to Washington, D.C. to join us.
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House Agriculture Committee Republican Leader Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Chairman David Scott (D-GA), along with U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Republican Leader John Boozman (R-AR) and Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) sent a letter to Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), for more information on the digital asset marketplace, including its rapid growth, use among retail customers, and the CFTC’s role in protecting customers from fraud and abuse.