House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson has responded to the release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In a statement, Thompson praised the direction of the new guidelines and highlighted changes regarding dairy products.
"The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are a step in the right direction, and I applaud Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy for their refocus on real, whole, nutrient-dense foods that fuel our families. I am particularly encouraged to see whole milk and other full-fat dairy products brought back into the recommended diets of Americans, as these wholesome foods play an important role in Making America Healthy Again and have been pushed to the side of nutrition guidelines for too long. These new guidelines will empower Americans to choose the healthy foods that work best for them, whether fresh, frozen, dried, or canned. When our Dietary Guidelines emphasize putting wholesome, healthy foods on dinner tables, we all win—producers and consumers alike," Thompson said.
The House Agriculture Committee oversees federal policies related to agriculture, rural development, food and nutrition programs, forestry, conservation, and commodity markets (official website). The committee consists of dozens of members organized into six subcommittees that address specialized areas within agriculture policy (official website).
Glenn Thompson currently serves as chairman during the 119th Congress with Angie Craig as ranking member (official website). Since its formation in 1820, the committee has played a significant role in shaping U.S. agricultural legislation including efforts through the Farm Bill which covers agriculture, nutrition, and conservation initiatives (official website).
The committee also manages oversight of programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and commodity supports (official website), reflecting its broad jurisdiction over issues impacting rural communities across the United States.
