The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the nominations for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Chairman John Boozman led the committee in moving forward with the nominations of Dr. Mindy Brashears for Under Secretary of Food Safety, Representative Stella Yvette Herrell for Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs and External Relations, and John Walk for Inspector General.
“These nominees will play important roles in ensuring USDA’s programs effectively serve farmers and ranchers while operating efficiently. I’m pleased the committee quickly advanced these nominations and urge the Senate to confirm them without delay,” said Boozman.
The nominees now await confirmation by the full Senate.
