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WASHINGTON?- U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after watching President Trump sign the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law: “Today is a milestone for the health and well-being of children nationwide. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act ensures whole and...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) announced key dates as the committee considers crypto market structure legislation: Wednesday, January 21, by Close of Business: Release of legislative text Tuesday, January 27, 3 p.m.: Committee markup “This schedule ensures transparency and...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after bipartisan talks progressed over the weekend: “I remain committed to advancing bipartisan crypto market structure legislation. We have made meaningful progress and had constructive discussions as we work...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new dietary guidelines: “These updates provide easy to understand nutritional information for school meals and...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Farmer Bridge Assistance program payment rates: “This represents an important step by USDA delivering critical short-term funding to family farmers facing...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) applauds Senate confirmation of nominees reported favorably by the committee: Michael Selig as Chairman and Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); as well as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nominees Dr. Mindy...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) applauded White House farm assistance to American producers. He released the following statement: “America’s farm families share President Trump’s vision for increased market access. Delivering this farm assistance will bridge the gap until...

WASHINGTON – Leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry celebrated Senate passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which restores access to whole and reduced-fat milk in school cafeterias and expands options for nutritious nondairy beverages.“Passage of this bipartisan bill moves us closer to ensuring...

WASHINGTON – Under Chairman John Boozman’s (R-AR) leadership, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced Michael Selig’s nomination to serve as Chairman and Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. “This is a critical moment for the CFTC as Congress considers expanding the agency’s authority. Strong...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman nominee Michael Selig and urged his colleagues to advance digital commodity market structure legislation during a hearing Wednesday. The following is Chairman Boozman’s statement as prepared...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed passage of a measure to reopen the government that funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Fiscal Year 2026 and includes the extension of farm programs and authorities not covered in the One Big Beautiful Bill that were set to...

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released a discussion draft of legislation that would provide new authority to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate digital commodities. This bipartisan proposal expands upon the CLARITY Act...

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) emphasized USDA’s critical role in improving the quality of life in rural America during a hearing to consider the nomination of Glen Smith to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development.  The following is Chairman Boozman’s statement...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) led the committee in advancing the U.S. Department of Agriculture nominations of Dr. Mindy Brashears to serve as Under Secretary of Food Safety, Representative Stella Yvette Herrell to serve as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) led a hearing to consider the nominations for the U.S. Department of Agriculture of Dr. Mindy Brashears, Stella Yvette Herrell, and John Walk.  The following is Chairman Boozman’s statement as prepared for delivery: “Good afternoon and welcome....

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) led committee passage of the Fix Our Forests Act, bipartisan legislation to combat catastrophic wildfires, improve forest management and safeguard communities. “The growing threat of wildfires underscores the need for more proactive forest...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led committee passage of H.R. 4550, the United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025, as amended. The committee amended the House-passed bill and unanimously advanced it to the full...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) oversaw committee approval of a slate of bills to enhance public use of U.S. Forest Service lands. “I’m proud to support commonsense solutions to ensure the U.S. Forest Service lands are managed efficiently, create recreation opportunities and...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), co-chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, are celebrating National 4-H Week by leading a resolution recognizing the importance of the program on youth development. The Senate passed the resolution designating...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Devon Westhill as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights and Michael Boren as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “I...