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HearingHELD · 5H 13MOPEN TO THE PUBLICOPENHOUSE · AGRICULTURE ·

USDA secretary on agriculture programs

USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins said the department pursued trade efforts to expand agricultural exports, responded to animal-disease threats, delivered disaster aid and reduced regulations affecting producers.

Wed, Jun 11, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 3:01 PM ETLongworth House Office Building, Room 1300Longworth 1300

CHAIRGlenn Thompson R-PA-15
Angie Craig D-MN-2
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Why this hearing

On the record: 2 witnesses, all federal officials.

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U.S. Department of AgricultureSecretary · The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins
  • Reports USDA has pursued trade deals, missions and programs to expand markets and reduce barriers for U.S. agricultural exports.
  • Reports USDA has responded to animal-disease threats, delivered disaster aid, and cut regulations affecting agricultural producers.
“we will build new markets, expand current markets, and hold existing trading partners accountable”
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  • Reports USDA has pursued trade deals, missions and programs to expand markets and reduce barriers for U.S. agricultural exports.
  • Reports USDA has responded to animal-disease threats, delivered disaster aid, and cut regulations affecting agricultural producers.
“we will build new markets, expand current markets, and hold existing trading partners accountable”
FROM WRITTEN TESTIMONY · Read the statement ↗

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The committee

54 members · 29 Republicans, 25 Democrats

Witnesses

  • The Honorable Brooke L. RollinsSecretary, U.S. Department of AgricultureFEDERAL OFFICIAL · First appearance
    WITNESS TYPEFederal official
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance

  • The Honorable Brooke RollinsSecretary, U.S. Department of AgricultureFirst appearance
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  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)JUN 11, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 3:01 PM
  3. Video posted (done)JUN 11, 2025 · 3:01 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (done)AUG 29, 2025 · 11:00 AM
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