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“House Committee Meetings” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D590-D591 on May 25, 2017.
The Department is primarily focused on food nutrition, with assistance programs making up 80 percent of its budget. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department implements too many regulations and restrictions and impedes the economy.
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Committee Meetings
APPROPRIATIONS--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies held a budget hearing on the Food and Drug Administration. Testimony was heard from Scott Gottleib, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration.
APPROPRIATIONS--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies held a budget hearing on the Department of Commerce. Testimony was heard from Wilbur Ross, Secretary, Department of Commerce.
APPROPRIATIONS--FOREST SERVICE
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies held a budget hearing on the Forest Service. Testimony was heard from Sonny Perdue, Secretary, Department of Agriculture; and Tom Tidwell, Chief, Forest Service.
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE FY 2018 BUDGET REQUEST FOR SEAPOWER AND PROJECTION FORCES
Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces held a hearing entitled ``Department of the Air Force FY 2018 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces''. Testimony was heard from Lieutenant General Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, U.S. Air Force; Lieutenant General Jerry D. Harris, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements, U.S. Air Force; and Major General Scott A. Vander Hamm, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, U.S. Air Force.
FISCAL YEAR 2018 PRIORITIES FOR NUCLEAR FORCES AND ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES
Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Strategic Forces held a hearing entitled ``Fiscal Year 2018 Priorities for Nuclear Forces and Atomic Energy Defense Activities''. Testimony was heard from Vice Admiral Terry Benedict, Director, Navy Strategic Systems Program; Susan Cange, Acting Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management, Department of Energy; Frank Klotz, Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration; General Robin Rand, Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command; Rob Soofer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense Policy, Department of Defense; and John Zangardi, Acting Chief Information Officer, Department of Defense.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a markup on H. Res. 351, condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya; H. Res. 354, condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future; H. Res. 355, condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Manchester, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, expressing heartfelt condolences, and reaffirming unwavering support for the special relationship between our peoples and nations in the wake of these attacks; H.R. 2484, the ``Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017''; and S. 371, the ``Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act''. H. Res. 354, H. Res. 355, and H.R. 2484 were ordered reported, without amendment. H. Res. 351 and S. 371 were ordered reported, as amended.
VIOLENCE OUTSIDE THE TURKISH AMBASSADOR'S RESIDENCE: THE RIGHT TO PEACEFUL PROTEST
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats held a hearing entitled ``Violence Outside the Turkish Ambassador's Residence: The Right to Peaceful Protest''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
VIETNAM: WHY RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND HUMAN RIGHTS ARE CRITICAL TO U.S. NATIONAL INTEREST
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations held a hearing entitled ``Vietnam: Why Religious Freedom and Human Rights Are Critical to U.S. National Interest''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
IMPROPER PAYMENTS IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: STUDENT AID
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on Government Operations; and Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Affairs held a joint hearing entitled ``Improper Payments in the Federal Government: Student Aid''. Testimony was heard from Kathleen S. Tighe, Inspector General, Department of Education; Jay Hurt, Chief Financial Officer, Office of Federal Student Aid; and a public witness.
ALL WORK AND NO PAY: CHANGE ORDERS DELAYED FOR SMALL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
Committee on Small Business: Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce; and Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations held a joint hearing entitled ``All Work and No Pay: Change Orders Delayed for Small Construction Contractors''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
Joint Meetings
No joint committee meetings were held.
