Senatemain
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Oversees the nation's agricultural systems, food supply chains, and rural development programs. Manages legislation affecting farmers, ranchers, forest management, and nutrition assistance programs including SNAP.
Subcommittees
Responsibilities
01
Farm Bill legislation and agricultural subsidies
02
Food and nutrition assistance programs (SNAP, WIC)
03
Forestry management and conservation
04
Rural development and infrastructure
05
Agricultural research and biotechnology oversight
06
Commodity markets and risk management
Recent Work
Farm Bill 2023
Passed $1.5T legislation covering crop insurance, SNAP, and conservation programs
Role: Marked up and reported the Farm Bill; set nutrition program funding levels; negotiated commodity subsidy rates between House and Senate versions
Bird Flu Response
Oversaw USDA response to avian influenza affecting poultry supply chain
Role: Held oversight hearings on USDA emergency response; questioned agency officials on vaccine distribution delays; pushed for additional emergency funding authorization
Committee Members
21 total
