[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S962]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                      Nomination of Brooke Rollins

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise today to speak in support of the 
nomination of Brooke Rollins of Texas to be Secretary of the Department 
of Agriculture.
  I met Mrs. Rollins during President Trump's first term when we worked 
together to pass the largest criminal justice reform legislation since 
the 1990s, the First Step Act.
  Now, she is focusing on her agricultural roots, having grown up 
participating in 4-H and FFA.
  I am encouraged by her attention to detail and hard work, something I 
am sure will serve her and America's farmers well.
  Mrs. Rollins is taking on a large role, leading 100,000 employees, 
making policy decisions that will affect family farmers across the 
country, and impact the efficiency and transparency of government.
  In her confirmation hearing, Mrs. Rollins assured me that she would, 
to the best of her ability, respond to my letters and make the 
Department of Ag a place where whistleblowers can come forward 
confidently.
  I look forward to working with this highly capable nominee to advance 
policies that will help Iowa farmers, including the enforcement of the 
Packers and Stockyards Act and advocating for new markets for our ag 
products.