House Agriculture Committee
Coverage of House Agriculture Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Younger Democrats push for committee term limits
Younger Democrats in Congress and local governments are advocating for committee leadership term limits, criticizing what they call a Democratic 'gerontocracy.' The push follows challenges to senior leaders like Rep. David Scott, who led the House Agriculture Committee, and faces resistance from groups like the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus. Some Democrats support the idea amid broader discussions about age and turnover in the party.
- Angie Craig responds to criticism from VP JD Vance and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Congresswoman Angie Craig skipped the DFL Party convention and is challenging Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan in a primary, arguing she is more electable in a statewide race. Craig defended her record on SNAP fraud allegations against her and criticized Vice President JD Vance's claims, while Flanagan criticized Craig's support for the Laken Riley Act, which Craig now regrets providing any leverage to the Trump administration.
- One US visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it
The H-2A visa program for seasonal agricultural labor is expanding rapidly, with usage rising over 500% since 2012. Farmers and agricultural groups advocate for further expansion to address labor shortages amid immigration enforcement, while labor organizations and conservatives criticize the program for potential abuses and reliance on foreign workers.
- House Republicans splinter over pesticide provision in farm bill as MAHA movement flexes its muscle
House Republicans split over removing a pesticide liability shield from the farm bill, with 73 GOP lawmakers backing Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s amendment to strip the provision. The MAHA movement, advocating for stricter pesticide regulations, influenced the vote, while opponents argued the change could increase consumer costs.
- House Republicans splinter over pesticide provision in farm bill as MAHA movement flexes its muscle
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers removed a controversial pesticide liability provision from the farm bill after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., threatened to block the legislation. The vote, with 73 Republicans supporting the amendment, highlights the MAHA movement's influence, as advocates pressured GOP members to back the change, while opponents argued it would raise consumer costs.
- Democrats fume about their old age "liability problem"
The death of Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) at 80 has intensified Democratic concerns about aging leadership and its impact on party votes. Colleagues criticize the 'liability problem' of older lawmakers, citing Scott's health struggles and primary challenges from younger candidates. His death reduces Democratic representation amid a tight House majority and recent resignations.
- Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, died at age 80 while seeking his 13th term. He faced primary challenges and declining health, and his death slightly widens Republicans' House majority.
- David Scott, longtime Georgia Democrat, dies at 80
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), a groundbreaking Democrat who served in Congress for over two decades, has died at 80. He was first elected in 2002 and became the first Black lawmaker to chair the House Agriculture Committee in 2021.