Under the leadership of Chairman John Boozman, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has moved forward with two nominees for positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The nominees who were favorably voted to proceed to the full Senate are Mr. Dudley Hoskins from the District of Columbia for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, and Dr. Scott Hutchins from Indiana for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics.
Chairman Boozman stated, "The Senate has an important role in the confirmation process and advancing these nominees reflects our commitment to ensuring capable leadership in key positions at USDA. I’m proud to support these individuals and look forward to voting for their confirmation on the Senate floor."
