House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson has expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order that emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sufficient supply of glyphosate-based herbicides for national security.
"Thank you to President Trump for acknowledging the importance of glyphosate-based herbicides in American agriculture. At the House Committee on Agriculture, we know that food security is national security, and this is a vital step forward in ensuring a domestic supply of this critical crop input remains available for our producers," Thompson said.
The House Committee on Agriculture, led by Chairman Glenn Thompson, plays a key role in overseeing agricultural production and related policies across the United States. The committee manages issues such as marketing, forestry, nutrition, rural development and crop insurance. It also supports rural communities and agricultural interests nationwide through legislation and oversight functions. According to its official website, the committee is one of the oldest standing committees in Congress and oversees agencies like the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The committee's responsibilities include developing laws related to conservation, food safety programs, and economic development initiatives for rural areas. It works through subcommittees focused on specific policy areas to address matters affecting farmers and promote agricultural trade.
The recent executive order highlights ongoing efforts at both legislative and executive levels to ensure that essential agricultural inputs remain accessible to producers across the country.
