Majority News
Stabenow Statement on the Nomination of Sonny Perdue for Agriculture Secretary
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today released the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue for Agriculture Secretary to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): "Today, we have finally received a nomination for Agriculture Secretary, a critically important position that ensures the strength and vitality of American agric… Continue Reading
01.18.17
Stabenow Statement on USDA’s Final Organic Livestock and Poultry Rule
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) final rule on organic livestock and poultry production standards: "I am disappointed that USDA's rule on organic livestock practices did not address many of my concerns about animal health, consumer organic prices and access, or the impact on organic producers. While I support high … Continue Reading
01.12.17
Senator Stabenow Statement on House Bill to Reauthorize the CFTC
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, released the following statement after House passage Thursday evening of legislation reauthorizing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). "Providing the CFTC with urgently needed resources is a critical first step to ensure fair, transparent, and competitive derivatives markets for all market participants, including our nation's farmers and ranchers. The Ho… Continue Reading
01.05.17
Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Stabenow Announces New Hires
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today announced new staff selections to the Committee. Joe Shultz will continue to serve as Staff Director and Jacqlyn Schneider will continue as Deputy Staff Director/Policy Director for the Committee. "As we head into the new Congress, I'm excited to announce these additions to the Agriculture Committee," said Stabenow. "Each member of this team understands the cha… Continue Reading
12.20.16
Stabenow Statement on Senator-Elect Chris Van Hollen’s Appointment to Serve on Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released a statement on the appointment of Senator-Elect Chris Van Hollen to serve on the Committee: "I am excited to welcome Senator-Elect Chris Van Hollen to our Committee, bringing to ten the number of Democrats serving together," said Ranking Member Stabenow. "Chris has been a champion for the diverse needs of his state, including efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay as part… Continue Reading
12.08.16
Senator Stabenow Statement on Nomination of Scott Pruitt to Lead EPA
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released a statement on President-Elect Donald Trump's nomination of Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency: "I am deeply concerned by the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to be the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The next EPA Administrator should be someone we can trust to protect the Great Lakes and the health of M… Continue Reading
12.05.16
Stabenow Statement on CFTC Position Limits Reproposal
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released a statement on the decision by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to repropose the position limits rule: "I am disappointed that the CFTC is not finalizing the position limits rule in its entirety this year - nearly six years after the CFTC first proposed a rule. Position limits are a critical tool for the CFTC to ensure that Americans are not paying too much… Continue Reading
09.26.16
Senator Stabenow Announces the Urban Agriculture Act of 2016
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced the most comprehensive urban agriculture bill to be introduced in Congress. The Urban Agriculture Act of 2016 will help create new economic opportunities, giving Michigan families greater access to healthy food and creating a healthier environment in cities and towns across our state. The legislation addresses the unique needs of urban farmers by investing new resources an… Continue Reading
09.21.16
Ranking Member Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing with U.S. Department of Agriculture on the Current State of the Farm Economy
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, released the following opening statement - as prepared for delivery - at today's full committee hearing with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the Current State of the Farm Economy. ### Thank you Chairman Roberts. I am proud of the bipartisan work we have done together this Congress. We reauthorized the Grain Standards Act, mandatory price reporting, and the National Forest F… Continue Reading
09.13.16
Stabenow Statement On Obama Administration Announcement of Trade Case against China
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following statement on the Obama Administration's announcement of a trade enforcement case against China for domestic subsidies of wheat, corn, and rice that may have violated its WTO commitments: "In today's global economy, we need to hold countries like China accountable for anti-competitive trade practices that hurt American farmers and businesses. I applaud… Continue Reading
09.13.16
Ranking Member Stabenow Opening Statement at Business Meeting on Forest Service Budget and Forestry Reform
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following opening statement - as prepared for delivery - at today's business meeting to consider H.R. 2647. Stabenow's statement, as prepared for delivery, follows. ### Thank you Mr. Chairman, This Committee has a long and proud history debating and legislating on matters critical to our nation's public and private forests. Today's mark-up builds on that tradi… Continue Reading
07.07.16
Stabenow Applauds Senate Passage of Mandatory, Nationwide GMO Labeling Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released the following statement following Senate passage of legislation that would require the first mandatory, nationwide label for food products containing genetically modified organisms - more commonly known as GMOs. "Today marks a significant milestone in the fight for a more transparent food system," Stabenow said. "This bipartisan bill ensures that… Continue Reading
06.23.16
Stabenow: Bipartisan Agreement is Win for Consumers, Establishes First Mandatory, Nationwide Label for GMO Foods While Providing Certainty, Uniformity for the Food Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced that she has reached a bipartisan agreement with Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) on legislation that would require the first mandatory, nationwide label for food products containing genetically modified organisms - more commonly known as GMOs. "This bipartisan bill is a win for consumers and families," Stabenow said. "For the first time ev… Continue Reading
05.26.16
Ranking Member Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing Reviewing the U.S. Livestock, Poultry Sectors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following opening statement - as prepared for delivery - at today's hearing entitled: A Review of the U.S. Livestock and Poultry Sectors: Marketplace Opportunities and Challenges. Stabenow's statement, as prepared for delivery, follows. Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this important hearing on the state of the livestock industry. I would a… Continue Reading
05.19.16
Following Call by Stabenow, USDA to Join Treasury Department Panel Reviewing ChemChina’s Proposed Acquisition of Syngenta
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded news - first reported by Reuters on Tuesday citing several sources familiar with the matter - that the United States Department of Agriculture will join the U.S. Treasury Department's panel reviewing China National Chemical Corporation's (ChemChina) proposed acquisition of Syngenta. "Based on reports in Reuters and other news outlets, I underst… Continue Reading
05.19.16
Ranking Member Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Farm Credit System
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following opening statement - as prepared for delivery - at today's hearing entitled: The Farm Credit System: Oversight and Outlook of the Current Economic Climate. Stabenow's statement, as prepared for delivery, follows. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you to our witnesses - as well as the leaders from the Farm Credit Administration, it is… Continue Reading
05.18.16
Stabenow Statement on House Committee Passage of Child Nutrition Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following statement on House Education and Workforce Committee passage of its child nutrition reauthorization bill. "Historically, child nutrition has not been a partisan issue. It still isn't partisan in the Senate. I'm disappointed that House Republicans ignored nearly ever group involved in child nutrition - from school food servic… Continue Reading
05.18.16
Ranking Member Stabenow Statement on Renewable Fuel Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today issued the following statement regarding EPA's proposed 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): "While EPA continues to take steps in the right direction, more must be done to add certainty for America's renewable fuels sector. The Renewable Fuel Standard is a proven driver of economic growth and homegrown American jobs. Unfortunately, today's proposal again fal… Continue Reading
05.02.16
Stabenow, Crapo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Accelerate Research, Development of Wood Building Construction in United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today joined Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) to introduce the Timber Innovation Act - bipartisan legislation that would help accelerate research and development - and ultimately construction - of wood buildings in the United States. Specifically, this legislation would focus on finding innovative ways to use wood in the construction of buildings above 85 feet in heigh… Continue Reading
04.14.16
Ranking Member Stabenow Opening Statement at CFTC Reauthorization Markup
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, released the following opening statement - as prepared for delivery - following today's Committee markup of Chairman Roberts' CFTC Reauthorization bill. During the markup, Stabenow introduced a commonsense amendment that would establish a fee for services provided by the CFTC to big banks and Wall Street ensuring that families, farmers, ranchers, and… Continue Reading
