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                                                Union Calendar No. 598

116th Congress, 2d Session - - - - - - - - - - -  House Report 116-714 

                          REPORT ON ACTIVITIES

                       DURING THE 116TH CONGRESS

                  (JANUARY 3, 2019 TO JANUARY 3, 2021)

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                              R E P O R T

                                 of the

                        COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

















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                        COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

                COLLIN C. PETERSON, Minnesota, Chairman
DAVID SCOTT, Georgia                 K. MICHAEL CONAWAY, Texas, Ranking 
JIM COSTA, California                    Minority Member
MARCIA L. FUDGE, Ohio                GLENN THOMPSON, Pennsylvania
JAMES P. McGOVERN, Massachusetts     AUSTIN SCOTT, Georgia
FILEMON VELA, Texas                  ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, 
STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin Islands       Arkansas
ALMA S. ADAMS, North Carolina,       SCOTT DesJARLAIS, Tennessee
    Vice Chair                       VICKY HARTZLER, Missouri
ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER, Virginia   DOUG LaMALFA, California
JAHANA HAYES, Connecticut            RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois
ANTONIO DELGADO, New York            TED S. YOHO, Florida
TJ COX, California                   RICK W. ALLEN, Georgia
ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota               MIKE BOST, Illinois
ANTHONY BRINDISI, New York           DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina
JOSH HARDER, California              RALPH LEE ABRAHAM, Louisiana
KIM SCHRIER, Washington              TRENT KELLY, Mississippi
CHELLIE PINGREE, Maine               ROGER W. MARSHALL, Kansas
CHERI BUSTOS, Illinois               DON BACON, Nebraska
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York       NEAL P. DUNN, Florida
SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California        DUSTY JOHNSON, South Dakota
AL LAWSON, Jr., Florida              JAMES R. BAIRD, Indiana
TOM O'HALLERAN, Arizona              JIM HAGEDORN, Minnesota
JIMMY PANETTA, California            CHRIS JACOBS, New York
ANN KIRKPATRICK, Arizona             TROY BALDERSON, Ohio
CYNTHIA AXNE, Iowa
XOCHITL TORRES SMALL, New Mexico
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              Matthew S. Schertz, Minority Staff Director 
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
                          LETTER OF SUBMITTAL

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                          House of Representatives,
                                  Committee on Agriculture,
                                   Washington, DC, January 3, 2021.

Hon. Cheryl Johnson,
Clerk of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.

    Dear Ms. Johnson: Pursuant to rule XI, clause 1(d), of the 
Rules of the House of Representatives, I herewith submit to the 
House a report of the activities of the Committee on 
Agriculture during the 116th Congress.
    With best wishes, I am
            Sincerely,
                           Hon. Collin C. Peterson,
                                                  Chairman. 
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
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I. Summary of Organization, Jurisdiction, and Oversight Plan of 
  the Committee on Agriculture...................................     1
    A. Organization..............................................     1
    B. Committee Jurisdiction....................................     4
    C. Oversight Plan............................................     8
II. Committee Activities During the 116th Congress...............    13
    A. Main Legislative Activities...............................    13
    B. Statistical Summary of Activities.........................    14
    C. Digest of Bills Within the Jurisdiction of the Committee 
      on Which Action Has Been Taken.............................    14
        1. Bills Enacted into Law................................    14
        2. Bills Acted on by the House But Not the Senate........    18
        3. House Resolutions Considered in the House.............    19
        4. Bills Reported by the Committee on Agriculture But Not 
          Considered.............................................    19
        5. Bills Reported by Other Committees Within the 
          Committee on Agriculture's Jurisdiction But Not 
          Considered.............................................    19
        6. Bills Ordered Reported by the Committee on Agriculture    20
        7. Bills Ordered Reported But Not Reported by Other 
          Committees Within the Committee on Agriculture's 
          Jurisdiction...........................................    20
        8. Bills Defeated........................................    20
        9. Bills Acted on by the Committee Included in the Other 
          Laws Enacted...........................................    20
        10. Bills Vetoed.........................................    21
        11. Bills Acted on by Both Houses But Not Enacted........    21
        12. Concurrent Resolutions Approved......................    21
    D. Oversight.................................................    22
        1. Oversight Hearings....................................    23
    E. Published Hearings........................................    30
    F. Meetings Not Published....................................    33
    G. Committee Prints..........................................    33
    H. Watersheds................................................    34
III. Appendix....................................................    34
    A. Executive Communications..................................    34
    B. Statutory Reports and Special Reports.....................    55
    C. Memorials.................................................    72
    D. Petitions.................................................    74















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116th Congress   }                                      {       Report
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 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE ON ACTIVITIES DURING THE 116TH 
                                CONGRESS

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January 1, 2021.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
              State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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    Mr. Peterson, from the Committee on Agriculture, submitted the 
                               following

                              R E P O R T

    In accordance with rule XI, clause 1(d), of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives, the Committee on Agriculture 
reports herewith on its activities during the 116th Congress.

  I. Summary of Organization, Jurisdiction, and Oversight Plan of the 
                        Committee on Agriculture


                            a. organization

    The House of Representatives established the total 
authorized membership of the Committee on Agriculture for the 
116th Congress at 47, with a party division of 26 Democrats and 
21 Republicans. The membership increased to 48 by the end of 
the 116th Congress, with 26 Democrats and 22 Republicans. Among 
the Committee Members were 15 Representatives who were serving 
their first terms on the Committee.
    The Committee organized on February 7, 2019, into six 
Subcommittees. The six Subcommittees were constituted as 
follows:

                        SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

    (Ratio includes ex officio Members.)
    (Collin C. Peterson, Chairman, and K. Michael Conaway, 
Ranking Minority Member, are ex officio Members of all 
Subcommittees.)

      Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
                         (Ratio 7-6 (Total 13))

   FILEMON VELA, Texas, Chairman
GLENN THOMPSON, Pennsylvania, Ranking Minority Membernesota
AUSTIN SCOTT, Georgia                DAVID SCOTT, Georgia
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, Arkansas  AL LAWSON, Jr., Florida
RICK W. ALLEN, Georgia               JEFFERSON VAN DREW,B New Jersey
RALPH LEE ABRAHAM, Louisiana         SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California
                                     XOCHITL TORRES SMALL,C New Mexico

    Jurisdiction: Policies, statutes, and markets relating to 
commodities including barley, cotton, cottonseed, corn, grain 
sorghum, honey, mohair, oats, other oilseeds, peanuts, pulse 
crops, rice, soybeans, sugar, wheat, and wool; the Commodity 
Credit Corporation; risk management policies and statues, 
including Federal Crop Insurance; producer data and privacy 
issues.

                                 ------                                

        Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit
                        (Ratio 11-10 (Total 21))

  DAVID SCOTT, Georgia, Chairman
AUSTIN SCOTT, Georgia, Ranking Minority Member VAN DREW,B New Jersey
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, Arkansas  FILEMON VELA, Texas
MIKE BOST, Illinois                  STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin Islands
DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina         ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER, Virginia
ROGER W. MARSHALL, Kansas            ANTONIO DELGADO, New York
NEAL P. DUNN, Florida                ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota
DUSTY JOHNSON, South Dakota          SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York
JAMES R. BAIRD, Indiana              ANN KIRKPATRICK, Arizona
TROY BALDERSON,D Ohio                CYNTHIA AXNE, Iowa
                                     ----

    Jurisdiction: Policies, statutes, and markets relating to 
commodity exchanges; agricultural credit; rural development; 
energy; rural electrification.

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               Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry
                         (Ratio 6-6 (Total 12))

    ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER, 
          Virginia, Chair
DOUG LaMALFA, California, Ranking Minority MemberDGE, Ohio
RICK W. ALLEN, Georgia               TOM O'HALLERAN, Arizona
RALPH LEE ABRAHAM, Louisiana         CHELLIE PINGREE, Maine
TRENT KELLY, Mississippi             CYNTHIA AXNE, Iowa
TROY BALDERSON,D Ohio

    Jurisdiction: Policies and statutes relating to resource 
conservation, forestry, and all forests under the jurisdiction 
of the Committee on Agriculture.

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    Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations
                         (Ratio 9-7 (Total 16))

   MARCIA L. FUDGE, Ohio, Chair
DUSTY JOHNSON, South Dakota,  Ranking Minority MemberN, Massachusetts
SCOTT DesJARLAIS, Tennessee          ALMA S. ADAMS, North Carolina
RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois               JAHANA HAYES, Connecticut
TED S. YOHO, Florida                 KIM SCHRIER, Washington
DON BACON, Nebraska                  JEFFERSON VAN DREW,B New Jersey
JIM HAGEDORN,E Minnesota             AL LAWSON, Jr., Florida
CHRIS JACOBS,I New York              JIMMY PANETTA, California
                                     ----

    Jurisdiction: Policies and statutes relating to nutrition, 
including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and 
domestic commodity distribution and consumer initiatives.

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       Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research
                        (Ratio 13-10 (Total 23))

    STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin 
          Islands, Chair
NEAL P. DUNN, Florida Ranking Minority MemberDELGADO, New York
GLENN THOMPSON, Pennsylvania         TJ COX, California
VICKY HARTZLER, Missouri             JOSH HARDER, California
DOUG LaMALFA, California             ANTHONY BRINDISI, New York
RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois               JEFFERSON VAN DREW,B New Jersey
TED S. YOHO, Florida                 KIM SCHRIER, Washington
MIKE BOST, Illinois                  CHELLIE PINGREE, Maine
JAMES COMER,J Kentucky               SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California
JAMES R. BAIRD,K Indiana             JIMMY PANETTA, California
JIM HAGEDORN,E Minnesota             SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York
CHRIS JACOBS,I New York              AL LAWSON, Jr., Florida
                                     XOCHITL TORRES SMALL,C New Mexico

    Jurisdiction: Policies, statutes, and markets relating to 
horticulture, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and 
ornamentals; bees; and organic agriculture; policies and 
statutes relating to marketing and promotion orders; pest and 
disease management; bioterrorism; adulteration and quarantine 
matters; research, education, and extension; and biotechnology.

                                 ------                                

           Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture
                        (Ratio 12-10 (Total 22))

  JIM COSTA, California, Chairman
DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina, Ranking Minority Member, New York
GLENN THOMPSON, Pennsylvania         JAHANA HAYES, Connecticut
SCOTT DesJARLAIS, Tennessee          TJ COX, California
VICKY HARTZLER, Missouri             ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota
TRENT KELLY, Mississippi             JOSH HARDER, California
JAMES COMER,J Kentucky               FILEMON VELA, Texas
ROGER W. MARSHALL, Kansas            STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin Islands
DON BACON, Nebraska                  SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California
JIM HAGEDORN, Minnesota              CHERI BUSTOS, Illinois
JAMES R. BAIRD,E Indiana             JIMMY PANETTA, California

    Jurisdiction: Policies, statutes, and markets relating to 
all livestock, poultry, dairy, and seafood, including all 
products thereof; the inspection, marketing, and promotion of 
such commodities and products; aquaculture; animal welfare; 
grazing; foreign agricultural assistance and trade promotion.

                         Section Notes

    BResigned as a Member of the House Democratic Caucus on 
January 7, 2020.
    CAppointed to Subcommittee March 5, 2020.
    DAppointed to Subcommittee July 30, 2020.
    EResigned from Subcommittee July 21, 2020.
    IAppointed to Subcommittee July 21, 2020.
    JResigned from Committee July 21, 2020.
                       b. committee jurisdiction

    Under Rules adopted by the House of Representatives for the 
116th Congress, the Committee on Agriculture's (hereinafter 
also referred to as Committee) jurisdiction (See Rule X, clause 
1 of the Rules of the House of Representatives) extended to--

  (1) Adulteration of seeds, insect pests, and protection of 
            birds and animals in forest reserves.

  (2) Agriculture generally.

  (3) Agricultural and industrial chemistry.

  (4) Agricultural colleges and experiment stations.

  (5) Agricultural economics and research.

  (6) Agricultural education extension services.

  (7) Agricultural production and marketing and stabilization 
            of prices of agricultural products, and commodities 
            (not including distribution outside of the United 
            States).

  (8) Animal industry and diseases of animals.

  (9) Commodity exchanges.

  (10) Crop insurance and soil conservation.

  (11) Dairy industry.

  (12) Entomology and plant quarantine.

  (13) Extension of farm credit and farm security.

  (14) Inspection of livestock, poultry, meat products, and 
            seafood and seafood products.

  (15) Forestry in general, and forest reserves other than 
            those created from the public domain.

  (16) Human nutrition and home economics.

  (17) Plant industry, soils, and agricultural engineering.

  (18) Rural electrification.

  (19) Rural development.

  (20) Water conservation related to activities of the 
            Department of Agriculture.

    The revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of 
Representatives for the 116th Congress (House Document No. 114-
192) provides the following concerning the Committee on 
Agriculture:\1\
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    \1\References are to the volume and section of Hinds' (volumes I-V, 
e.g., IV, 500) and Cannon's (volumes VI-VIII, e.g., VI, 400) Precedents 
of the House of Representatives, and to the Congressional Record by 
date and page (e.g., January 3, 1953, p. 500).

          ``This Committee was established in 1820 (IV, 4149). 
        In 1880 the subject of forestry was added to its 
        jurisdiction, and the Committee was conferred authority 
        to receive estimates of and to report appropriations 
        (IV, 4149). However, on July 1, 1920, authority to 
        report appropriations for the U.S. Department of 
        Agriculture was transferred to the Committee on 
        Appropriations (VII, 1860).
          The basic form of the present jurisdictional 
        statement was made effective January 2, 1947, as a part 
        of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 
        812). Subparagraph (7) was altered by the 93d Congress, 
        effective January 3, 1975, to include jurisdiction over 
        agricultural commodities (including the Commodity 
        Credit Corporation) while transferring jurisdiction 
        over foreign distribution and nondomestic production of 
        commodities to the Committee on International Relations 
        (H. Res. 988, 93d Cong., Oct. 8, 1974, p. 34470). 
        Nevertheless, the Committee has retained a limited 
        jurisdiction over measures to release CCC stocks for 
        such foreign distribution (Sept. 14, 1989, p. 20428). 
        Previously unstated jurisdictions over commodities 
        exchanges and rural development were codified effective 
        January 3, 1975.
          The 104th Congress consolidated the Committee's 
        jurisdiction over inspection of livestock and meat 
        products to include inspection of poultry, seafood, and 
        seafood products, and added subparagraph (20) relating 
        to water conservation (sec. 202(a), H. Res. 6, Jan. 4, 
        1995, p.464). Clerical and stylistic changes were 
        effected when the House recodified its rules in the 
        106th Congress (H. Res. 5. Jan. 6, 1999, p. 47).
          The Committee has had jurisdiction of bills for 
        establishing and regulating the Department of 
        Agriculture (IV, 4150), for inspection of livestock and 
        meat products, regulation of animal industry, diseases 
        of animals (IV, 4154; VII, 1862), adulteration of 
        seeds, insect pests, protection of birds and animals in 
        forest reserves (IV, 4157; VII, 1870), the improvement 
        of the breed of horses, even with the cavalry service 
        in view (IV, 4158; VII, 1865), and in addition to the 
        Committee on Energy and Commerce, amending Horse 
        Protection Act to prevent the shipping, transporting, 
        moving, delivering, or receiving of horses to be 
        slaughtered for human consumption (July 13, 2006, p. 
        14304).
          The Committee, having charge of the general subject 
        of forestry, has reported bills relating to timber, and 
        forest reserves other than those created from the 
        public domain (IV, 4160). The Committee on Natural 
        Resources, and not this Committee, has jurisdiction 
        over a bill to convey land that is part of a National 
        Forest created from the public domain (March 23, 2004, 
        p. 4926). It has also exercised jurisdiction of bills 
        relating to agricultural colleges and experiment 
        stations (IV, 4152), incorporation of agricultural 
        societies (IV, 4159), and establishment of a highway 
        commission (IV, 4153), to discourage fictitious and 
        gambling transactions in farm products (IV, 4161; VII, 
        1861), to regulate the transportation, sale and 
        handling of dogs and cats intended for use in research 
        and the licensing of animal research facilities (July 
        29, 1965, p. 18691); and to designate an agricultural 
        research center (May 14, 1995, p.11070). The Committee 
        shares with the Committee on the Judiciary jurisdiction 
        over a bill comprehensively amending the Immigration 
        and Nationality Act and including food stamp 
        eligibility requirements for aliens (Sept. 19, 1995, p. 
        25533).
          The House referred the President's message dealing 
        with the refinancing of farm-mortgage indebtedness to 
        the Committee, thus conferring jurisdiction (April 4, 
        1933, p. 1209).
          The Committee has jurisdiction over a bill relating 
        solely to executive level position in the Department of 
        Agriculture (Mar. 2, 1976, p. 4958) and has 
        jurisdiction over bills to develop land and water 
        conservation programs on private and non-Federal lands 
        (June 7, 1976, p. 16768).''

    Some of the specific areas in which the Committee on 
Agriculture exercises its jurisdiction or that have been 
created for the Committee by historical reference include:

  (1)  Public Law 480, Eighty-third Congress, the restoration, 
            expansion, and development of foreign markets for 
            United States agricultural products; and the effect 
            of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (and 
            the North American Free Trade Agreement), bilateral 
            free trade agreements, the European Community, and 
            other regional economic agreements and commodity 
            marketing and pricing systems on United States 
            agriculture.

  (2) All matters relating to the establishment and development 
            of an effective Foreign Agricultural Service.

  (3) Matters relating to rural development, including rural 
            telephone companies, farm credit banks, farm rural 
            housing loans, rural water supply, rural flood 
            control and water pollution control programs, and 
            loans for rural firehouses, community facilities, 
            and businesses.

  (4) Production and use of energy from agricultural and 
            forestry resources.

  (5) Matters relating to the development, use, and 
            administration of the National Forests, including, 
            but not limited to, development of a sound program 
            for general public use of the National Forests 
            consistent with watershed protection and sustained-
            yield timber management, study of the forest fire 
            prevention and control policies and activities of 
            the Forest Service and their relation to 
            coordinated activities of other Federal, State, and 
            private agencies; Forest Service land exchanges; 
            and wilderness and similar use designations applied 
            to National Forest land.

  (6) Price spreads of agricultural commodities between 
            producers and consumers.

  (7) The formulation and development of improved programs for 
            agricultural commodities; matters relating to the 
            inspection, grading, and marketing of such 
            commodities, including seafood; and food safety 
            generally.

  (8) Matters relating to trading in futures contracts for all 
            commodities and similar instruments, including 
            commodity options and commodity leverage contracts.

  (9) The administration and operation of agricultural programs 
            through State and county committees and the 
            administrative policies and procedures relating to 
            the selection, election, and operation of such 
            committees.

  (10) The administration and development of small watershed 
            programs under Public Law 566, Eighty-third 
            Congress, as amended, and the development of 
            resource conservation and development programs for 
            rural areas.

  (13) Programs of food assistance or distribution supported in 
            whole or in part by funds of the Department of 
            Agriculture, including but not limited to the food 
            stamp program and the commodity distribution 
            program.

  (12) Aquaculture programs of the Department of Agriculture.

  (13) Sugar legislation, including import control programs 
            that stabilize domestic prices.

  (14) All matters relating to pesticides, the Federal 
            Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as 
            amended, the Federal Environmental Pesticide 
            Control Act of 1972, the Federal Insecticide, 
            Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Amendments of 1988, 
            and the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996, 
            including, but not limited to, the registration, 
            marketing, and safe use of pesticides, groundwater 
            contamination, and the coordination of the 
            pesticide program under FIFRA with food safety 
            programs.

  (15) Agricultural research programs, including, but not 
            limited to, the authorization of specific research 
            projects and agricultural biotechnology development 
            efforts.

  (16) All matters relating to the Commodity Credit Corporation 
            Charter Act.

  (17) Legislation relating to the control of the entry into 
            the United States of temporary, nonresident aliens 
            for employment in agricultural production.

  (18) Legislation relating to the general operations and the 
            Organic Act of the Department of Agriculture, the 
            Commodity Credit Corporation, Federal Crop 
            Insurance Corporation, Farm Credit Administration, 
            Farm Credit System, Federal Agricultural Mortgage 
            Corporation, and Commodity Futures Trading 
            Commission.

  (19) Producer-funded research, promotion, and consumer and 
            industry information programs for agricultural 
            commodities.

  (20) Legislation regarding reclamation water projects where 
            the pricing of water delivered by such projects is 
            affected by whether the water will be used in the 
            production of a crop for which an acreage reduction 
            program is in effect.

  (21) Legislation regarding reclamation water projects for 
            which the Secretary of Agriculture is required to 
            make a determination regarding commodity 
            availability prior to the determination of the 
            price to be charged for the delivery of such 
            project water.

  (22) Legislation establishing the level of fees charged by 
            the Federal Government for the grazing of livestock 
            on Federal lands.

  (23) Legislation governing the Federal regulation of 
            transactions involving swaps contracts, hybrid 
            financial instruments, and derivative securities 
            and financial products.

  (24) Legislation regarding the Federal Reserve Board with 
            respect to its authority to regulate the 
            establishment of appropriate levels of margin on 
            stock index futures contracts.

    The Committee also reviews and studies, on a continuing 
basis, the current and prospective application, administration, 
execution, and effectiveness of those laws, or parts of laws, 
the subject matter of which is within the jurisdiction of the 
Committee, and the organization and operation of the Federal 
agencies and entities having responsibilities in or for the 
administration and execution thereof. In addition, the 
Committee, along with other standing Committees of the House, 
has the function of reviewing and studying on a continuing 
basis the effect or probable effect of tax and other fiscal and 
monetary policies affecting subjects within their jurisdiction.

                           c. oversight plan

    The Committee met on February 7, 2019 to also fulfil the 
oversight requirements of rule X, clause 2(d)(1) of the Rules 
of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 116th Congress. 
This plan was prepared in consultation with the Ranking Member 
and was presented to the Members of the Committee, with proper 
notice, for their consideration.
    While much of the work in the 116th Congress will focus on 
oversight of the implementation of the Agriculture Improvement 
Act of 2018, the Committee and its Subcommittees expect to 
exercise appropriate oversight activity regarding the issues 
listed below. The Committee will also have a general focus on 
the condition of the farm economy and will conduct any other 
general oversight as necessary. The Committee will consult, as 
appropriate, with other committees of the House that may share 
subject matter interest.
    The Committee expects to exercise appropriate oversight 
activity regarding the following issues:

Biotechnology

   Review implementation of biotechnology policies and 
        authorities contained in the Agriculture Improvement 
        Act of 2018;

   Evaluate USDA's efforts to develop and promote 
        benefits of biotechnology for increasing agricultural 
        productivity and combating hunger globally;

   Review USDA's implementation of biotechnology 
        labeling standards; and

   Review the regulatory process for gene-edited plants 
        and animals.

Commodity Exchanges

   Review the general operations of the Commodity 
        Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to provide a 
        reauthorization of the Commission;

   Review enforcement and oversight policies and their 
        implementation by the CFTC;

   Review rulemakings, guidance, and other actions 
        taken by the Commission and its staff for consistency 
        and compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act and 
        Congressional intent;

   Review the impact of the 2013 lapse in authorization 
        and the lapse in Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations on 
        CFTC enforcement, oversight, and market surveillance 
        functions;

   Review the impact of emerging financial technologies 
        on commodity and derivatives markets, and examine the 
        authority of the Commission to deter fraud and 
        manipulation, promote market integrity, and protect 
        investors in virtual commodity derivatives and at 
        organized virtual commodity trading platforms; and

   Review international treatment of the U.S. 
        derivatives industry, including market participants and 
        infrastructure.

Conservation and Forestry

   Review USDA's implementation of the conservation 
        policies and authorities contained in the Agriculture 
        Improvement Act of 2018;

   Review the effectiveness of farm bill conservation 
        programs in addressing wildlife habitat, water quality/
        quantity, and promoting soil health;

   Review the interaction between conservation 
        practices and risk management;

   Review USDA's realignment that resulted in the Farm 
        Production and Conservation mission area, including its 
        impact on programs, customers, and staff;

   Review current U.S. Forest Service (USFS) management 
        and workforce challenges; and

   Review USFS's strategy for dealing with wildfire, 
        including the effect of hazardous fuels management, 
        forest health efforts, and fire preparedness.

Dairy

   Review USDA's implementation of the dairy risk 
        management provisions in the Agriculture Improvement 
        Act of 2018; and

   Review milk pricing and dairy product purchase 
        programs.

Energy

   Review agriculture's role in a renewable energy 
        economy;

   Review the implementation of the Renewable Fuel 
        Standard and its impact on agriculture; and

   Review USDA's farm bill energy programs.

Farm Credit, Rural Development, and The Rural Economy

   Review implementation of rural development policies 
        and authorities contained in the Agriculture 
        Improvement Act of 2018;

   Review the state of the farm economy;

   Review credit conditions and availability in rural 
        America;

   Review the availability of mental health counseling 
        and mediation services in rural areas;

   Review access to and success of rural development 
        programs in persistent poverty areas;

   Review broadband delivery in rural America; and

   Review rural development loan and grant programs, 
        including their role in combating opioid abuse and 
        increasing medical care in rural areas.

Federal Crop Insurance and Risk Management

   Review USDA's implementation of crop insurance 
        provisions authorized in the Agriculture Improvement 
        Act of 2018;

   Review the role and effectiveness of Federal crop 
        insurance;

   Review the development and delivery of new crop 
        insurance products for livestock, specialty crops, and 
        dairy;

   Review the expansion and availability of Whole-Farm 
        Revenue Protection; and

   Monitor the effectiveness of USDA's disaster 
        programs.

Food Waste

   Review USDA's implementation of food waste and loss 
        reduction authorities in the Agriculture Improvement 
        Act of 2018.

Foreign Agriculture/Trade

   Monitor pending--and review existing--trade 
        agreements and their impact on agriculture;

   Review USDA's trade promotion activities;

   Review the effectiveness of USDA's trade mitigation 
        programs;

   Review the impacts of USDA food aid and development 
        programs;

   Monitor agricultural export programs to determine 
        how well they are promoting the interests of U.S. 
        agriculture;

   Review the activities of the newly created office of 
        the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural 
        Affairs; and

   Review the impact of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. 
        agricultural producers and agribusinesses.

General Farm Commodities

   Review USDA's realignment that resulted in the Farm 
        Production and Conservation mission area, including its 
        impact on programs, customers, and staff;

   Review implementation of changes to the Price Loss 
        Coverage program, Agriculture Risk Coverage program, 
        and marketing assistance loans as enacted in the 
        Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; and

   Review USDA's enforcement of the Grain Standards Act 
        and inspection activities.

Horticulture

   Review USDA's implementation of horticulture-related 
        programs authorized in the Agriculture Improvement Act 
        of 2018;

   Review the use of commodity checkoff programs;

   Review USDA's regulation of organic standards;

   Monitor USDA's programming as it relates to local 
        food production and marketing; and

   Review the implementation of the Food Safety 
        Modernization Act.

Livestock and Animals

   Review USDA's implementation of livestock and 
        animal-related policies and authorities in the 
        Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018;

   Review USDA's inspection of meat and poultry 
        products;

   Review USDA's mandatory livestock price reporting 
        system; and

   Review animal health threats and prevention and 
        response capabilities.

Nutrition

   Review USDA's implementation of nutrition programs 
        and authorities in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 
        2018 (including provisions yet to be implemented from 
        the Agricultural Act of 2014);

   Review the proposed rule regarding waivers of the 
        time limit (and subsequently the work requirement) for 
        able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) in the 
        Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP);

   Review SNAP work pilots;

   Review the long-term impact of the lapse in Fiscal 
        Year 2019 appropriations on state and local agencies as 
        it pertains to operating federally-authorized nutrition 
        programs;

   Review ongoing technological challenges regarding 
        the delivery of SNAP benefits;

   Review the make-up and status of the ABAWD SNAP 
        population;

   Review retailer operations;

   Review the process by which the 2020-2025 Dietary 
        Guidelines for Americans will be decided; and

   Review SNAP quality control measures.

Outreach and Civil Rights

   Review USDA's implementation of outreach and civil 
        rights policies, programs and authorities authorized in 
        the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018;

   Monitor USDA's outreach efforts to beginning, small, 
        and underserved farmers and ranchers; and

   Monitor USDA's outreach efforts to military veterans 
        interested in careers in agriculture.

Regulations

   Review the effect of regulatory activities carried 
        out pursuant to the Endangered Species Act, or any 
        proposed legislative changes to such Act, on 
        agricultural producers and rural communities;

   Review the effect of regulatory activities by the 
        Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relative to the 
        Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act on 
        agricultural producers and industry stakeholders;

   Review the designated representative provision 
        within EPA's 2015 Worker Protection Standards to assure 
        protection of both farmworkers and producer interests;

   Review the effect of regulatory activities carried 
        out by the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
        regarding the Waters of the United States; and

   Review USDA's regulatory activities related to gray 
        wolves.

Research

   Review USDA's implementation of research, education, 
        and extension programs authorized in the Agriculture 
        Improvement Act of 2018;

   Review the proposed relocation of the National 
        Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the 
        relocation/realignment of the Economic Research Service 
        (ERS);

   Review access to, and release of, World Agricultural 
        Supply and Demand Estimates;

   Review access to, and release of, World Agricultural 
        Outlook Board meetings data;

   Review the effectiveness of data gathering at the 
        National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS);

   Review efforts to leverage Federal research 
        investment with state, local, and private sources of 
        funding; and

   Review the sufficiency of research funding under the 
        Agricultural Research Service, ERS, NASS, and NIFA.

Consultation with Other Committees

   With Natural Resources on forestry issues, livestock 
        predation, and aquaculture;

   With Science, Space and Technology on research;

   With Ways and Means and Education and Labor on 
        nutrition programs;

   With Ways and Means on tax and trade issues;

   With Judiciary on immigrant agricultural labor;

   With Energy and Commerce on food safety, regulation 
        of cell-cultured meat, and biomass energy;

   With Transportation and Infrastructure on certain 
        Clean Water Act compliance issues, livestock hauling, 
        and food aid delivery;

   With Financial Services on Dodd-Frank and emerging 
        issues such as digital assets;

   With Foreign Affairs on food aid and trade issues;

   With Small Business on addressing economic 
        opportunities for rural America; and

   Any other committee as appropriate.

           II. Committee Activities During the 116th Congress


                     a. main legislative activities

    The Committee on Agriculture reported or otherwise 
considered a variety of bills in the 116th Congress covering 
many of the diverse areas within its jurisdiction.

Agenda for the House Agriculture Committee

    Some of the major activities of the Committee during the 
116th Congress included the following:

   The Agriculture Committee approached its business in 
        an open, transparent manner and maintained the strong 
        bipartisan tradition of the Committee. One of the main 
        priorities of the Committee during this Congress was to 
        provide oversight of the various Federal agencies 
        through the hearing process, and oversight of the 
        implementation of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 
        2018 (P.L. 115-334).

   The Agriculture Committee held 40 Committee hearings 
        and 4 business meetings during the 116th Congress.

   The Committee heard testimony from 27 Administration 
        officials, specifically U.S. Department of Agriculture 
        representatives and Administration officials from the 
        Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Additional 
        testimony heard by the Committee was offered by 
        university research, nonprofit organizations, trade 
        groups, and farmers and ranchers from across the United 
        States for a total of 134 witnesses.

   The House Agriculture Committee participated in the 
        successful passage of the following bills within its 
        jurisdiction, which ultimately became laws: :

     P.L. 116-113, United States-Mexico-Canada 
            Agreement Implementation Act;

     P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and 
            Agriculture Act of 2019;

     P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus 
            Response Act

     P.L. 116-159, Continuing Appropriations Act, 
            2021 and Other Extensions Act

     P.L. 116-216, Grain Standards Reauthorization 
            Act of 2020;

     P.L. 116-224, Save Our Seas 2.0 Act; and

     P.L. 116-XXX, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
            2021.

       P.L. 116-XXX, (H.R. 6395) National Defense 
            Authorization 
              Act (as of the date of publication, the veto 
            override 
              had passed the House and was pending in the 
            Senate).

   The House Agriculture Committee held 10 hearings to 
        examine the implementation of the farm bill.

   The House Agriculture Committee successfully drafted 
        and passed out of the Committee bipartisan legislation 
        to reauthorize and improve the operations of the 
        Commodity Futures Trading Commission and reduce 
        unnecessary regulatory burdens on end-users. The 
        legislation would also clarify the CFTC's cost-benefit 
        obligations for new rulemakings, as well as address 
        concerns relating to protecting customers from another 
        failure such as MF Global and Peregrine Financial. This 
        legislation was the product of a multi-year process. 
        Ultimately, this was not considered by the House.

                  b. statistical summary of activities


  (1)  Statistics on bills referred to the Committee on 
            Agriculture

    Number of bills referred:


 
 
 
House bills................................................        351
Senate bills...............................................          2
House joint resolutions....................................          0
House concurrent resolutions...............................          6
Senate joint resolutions...................................          0
Senate concurrent resolutions..............................          1
House resolutions..........................................         19
                                                            ------------
  Total....................................................        379
 


  (2)  Disposition of Bills Containing Items Under the 
            Jurisdiction of the Committee on Agriculture


 
 
 
Bills enacted into law.....................................          7
Bills acted on by the Committee included in other bills              0
 that became law...........................................
Bills vetoed...............................................          1
Bills acted on by both Houses, but not enacted.............          0
Bills acted on by the House but not the Senate.............          2
Concurrent Resolutions approved............................          0
Bills reported to the House but not considered.............          1
Bills ordered reported, but not reported...................          0
Bills defeated in the House................................          0
 


  (3)  Statistics on hearings and markups


 
                                                                     Business
                   Full Committee/Subcommittee                       Meetings        Hearings     Field Hearings
 
Full Committee on Agriculture...................................               4               3
Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management....                               3
Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.........                               6
Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.......................                               9
Subcommittee on Nutrition.......................................                               4
Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.......                               7
Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture...............                               8
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
  Total.........................................................               4              40
 

 c. digest of bills within the jurisdiction of the committee on which 
                         action has been taken


1. Bills Enacted into Law

            P.L. 116-113 (H.R. 5430)
    United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act

    H.R. 5430 was introduced by Representative Steny Hoyer on 
December 13, 2019. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education 
and Labor, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, 
the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial 
Services, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and 
Reform. On December 19, 2019, the Committee discharged the 
bill. On December 19, 2019, the House passed the bill by a vote 
of 385 yeas to 41 nays. The bill passed the Senate without 
amendment by a vote of 89 yeas and 10 nays on January 16, 2020. 
On January 29, 2020, the President signed the bill.
    This bill provides statutory authority for the trade 
agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada 
(USMCA), which replaces the North American Free Trade 
Agreement. Specifically, the bill implements provisions that 
include labor and environment monitoring and enforcement, de 
minimis levels for U.S. exports, and cooperation among treaty 
members to prevent duty evasion.
            P.L. 116-122 (S. 2107)
    Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019

    S. 2107 was introduced by Senator Gary Peters on July 24, 
2019. On October 24, 2019, the Senate passed the bill without 
amendment by unanimous consent. On October 28, 2019, the bill 
was received in the House and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security, in addition to the Committee on Agriculture. 
On February 10, 2020, the bill was considered under suspension 
of the rules and passed by a voice vote. On March 3, 2020 the 
bill was signed by the President.
    This bill authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
(CBP), every fiscal year, to hire, train, and assign 240 new 
agricultural specialists until the total number of specialists 
equals and sustains the requirements identified each year in 
the Agriculture Resource Allocation Model.
            P.L. 116-216 (S. 4054)
    Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2020

    S. 4054 was introduced by Chairman Pat Roberts on June 24, 
2020. On November 16, 2020, the Senate passed the bill with 
amendment by voice vote. On November 17, 2020, the bill was 
received in the House and held at the desk. Chairman Collin C. 
Peterson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill on 
December 2, 2020. The rules were suspended and the bill passed 
by voice vote. The President signed the bill into law on 
December 11, 2020.
    This bill reauthorizes through FY 2025 the United States 
Grain Standards Act, which authorizes the Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) to establish official marketing standards 
for grains, and to provide procedures for grain inspection and 
weighing.
            P.L. 116-224 (S. 1982)
    Save Our Seas 2.0 Act

    S. 1982 was introduced by Senator Dan Sullivan on June 26, 
2019. The bill passed with an amendment by voice vote on 
January 9, 2020. On January 13, 2020 the bill was received in 
the House and referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural 
Resources, Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, Science, 
Space, and Technology, and Agriculture. The motion to suspend 
the rules and pass the bill as amended was agreed to by voice 
vote on October 1, 2020. The President signed the bill into law 
on December 18, 2020.

    The Save Our Seas 2.0 Act establishes a Marine Debris 
Foundation to augment existing Federal marine debris response, 
requires international cooperation and private sector 
engagement on a wide range of marine debris removal 
initiatives, and provides grants for the improvement of waste 
management infrastructure.
            P.L. 116-XXX (H.R. 6395)
    National Defense Authorization Act

    H.R. 6395 was introduced by Representatives Adam Smith and 
Mac Thornberry on March 26, 2020. It passed the House on July 
21, 2020 by a vote of 295-125; it was passed with an amendment 
by voice vote in the Senate on November 16, 2020. The 
conference report was passed in the House on December 8, 2020 
by a vote of 335-78; and by the Senate on December 11, 2020 by 
a vote of 84-13. The bill was vetoed by the President on 
December 23. On December 28, the House voted to again pass the 
bill, objections of the President notwithstanding, by a vote of 
322-87 (\2/3\ required). As of the date of publication, the 
matter remains pending before the Senate.
    The bill authorizes FY 2021 appropriations and sets forth 
policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and 
activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not 
provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent 
appropriations legislation.

Other Laws; Legislative Matters

Appropriations

            P.L. 116-127 (H.R. 6201)
    Families First Coronavirus Response Act

    H.R. 6201 was introduced by Representative Nita Lowey on 
March 11, 2020. The motion to suspend the rules and pass the 
bill as amended passed by a vote of 363 yeas to 40 nays with 1 
present on March 14, 2020. The bill subsequently passed the 
Senate by a vote of 90 yeas to 8 nays.
    The bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak by providing 
sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding 
food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing 
Medicaid funding.
    The following bill was included in P.L. 116-127:

    H.R. 6200, Pandemic EBT Act of 2020

    H.R. 6200 was introduced by Representative Marcia Fudge on 
March 11, 2020. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and 
Labor.
    H.R. 6200 expands authority for the Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) to provide assistance under the Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food 
stamp program) during a public health emergency based on COVID-
19, to households that include at least one eligible child and 
may or may not be participating in SNAP. An eligible child is a 
child who would be receiving free or reduced-price school meals 
if the child's school had not been closed for at least five 
consecutive days due to the public health emergency based on 
COVID-19.
            P.L. 116-159 (H.R. 8337)
    Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions 
Act

    H.R. 8337 was introduced by Representative Nita Lowey on 
September 22, 2020. The bill passed the House on September 22, 
2020 by a vote of 359 yeas to 57 nays. The bill subsequently 
passed the Senate by a vote of 84 yeas to 10 nays. The 
President signed the bill into law on October 1, 2020.
    The bill provides continuing FY 2021 appropriations to 
Federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address 
health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans 
benefits, and other issues.
    The following bill was included in P.L. 116-159:

    H.R. 7794, Emergency SNAP Flexibilities Extension Act

    H.R. 7794 was introduced by Representative Marcia Fudge on 
July 27, 2020. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    The bill allows states to extend certification periods and 
adjust periodic reporting and interview requirements through 
June 30, 2021 for supplemental nutrition assistance program 
(SNAP) applicants and households without having to gain USDA 
approval. The bill also enables states to use simplified 
reporting in lieu of regular recertification requirements for 
recertifications through December 31, 2021.
            P.L. 116-XXX (H.R. 133)
    Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
    On December 21, 2020, the House considered the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 133 (originally introduced on January 3, 2019 
by Representative Henry Cuellar) with an amendment consisting 
of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-68. Pursuant to the 
provisions of H. Res. 1271, the vote was divided between a vote 
on the matter proposed to be inserted as divisions B, C, E, and 
F and a vote on the remaining divisions. The Senate amendment 
with a portion of amendment comprised of 4 divisions (B, C, E, 
and F) was agreed to with 327 yeas and 85 nays. The Senate 
amendment with a portion of amendment comprised of the 
remaining divisions (all except divisions B, C, E and F) was 
agreed to with 359 and 53 nays. It passed the Senate with 92 
yeas and 6 nays on December 21, 2020.
    The bill provides Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations for 
Federal departments and agencies and provides emergency relief 
to American works, families, and small business impacted by the 
COVID-19 pandemic.
    The bill was signed into law on December 27, 2020.
    The following bills were included in P.L. 116-XXX:

    H.R. 6582, Food for Working Families Act of 2020

    H.R. 6582 was introduced by Representative Jahana Hayes on 
April 21, 2020. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    H.R. 6582 excludes from income and resources emergency 
Federal pandemic unemployment compensation paid to an 
individual under section 2104 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, 
and Economic Security Act.

    H.R. 6756, End Pandemic Hunger for College Students Act of 
2020

    H.R. 6756 was introduced by Representative Marcia Fudge on 
May 8, 2020. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and 
Labor.
    H.R. 6756 maintains eligibility for the supplemental 
nutrition assistance program (SNAP) for college students during 
the pandemic and temporarily expands SNAP for college students 
with an expected family contribution of $0, as determined in 
accordance with part F of title IV of the Higher Education Act 
of 1965. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to 
issue guidance to State agencies on the temporary student 
eligibility standards and requires the Secretary of Education 
to inform applicants of Federal student financial aid and 
college students of these temporary student eligibility 
standards.

    H.R. 7490, Requiring Assistance to Meat Processors for 
Upgrading Plants Act of 2020

    H.R. 7490 was introduced by Chairman Collin C. Peterson on 
July 6, 2020. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    H.R. 7490 amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to 
direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants for 
improvements to meat and poultry facilities to allow for 
interstate shipment. The bill requires the Secretary of 
Agriculture to make grants available to entities engaged in 
meat and poultry processing for purposes of assisting with 
improvement related costs necessary to become subject to 
inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 
et seq.), or the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 
et seq.).

2. Bills Acted on by the House But Not the Senate

            H.R. 1837, United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and 
                    Regional Security Act
    H.R. 1837 was introduced by Representative Theodore Deutch 
on March 21, 2019. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed 
Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Agriculture, Energy 
and Commerce, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Transportation 
and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs. On July 23, 2019, 
the bill was considered under suspension of the rules and 
passed by a voice vote.
    This bill authorizes various joint research and cooperation 
programs between the United States and Israel, reauthorizes 
security assistance to Israel, and establishes reporting 
requirements regarding various related issues. The bill 
authorizes activities related to the U.S.-Israel Binational 
Agricultural Research and Development Fund, in addition to 
other activities, through Fiscal Year 2022.
            H.R. 3884, MORE Act of 2019
    H.R. 3884 was introduced by Representative Jerrold Nadler 
on July 23, 2019 and subsequently referred to Committee on the 
Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and 
Commerce, Agriculture, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, 
Small Business, Natural Resources, and Oversight and Reform. 
With 228 Members voting in the affirmative and 164 opposed, the 
bill passed the House on December 4, 2020.
    The bill would impose a sales tax on cannabis products, 
establish a criminal record expungement process with respect to 
cannabis-related offenses, authorize Small Business 
Administration loans for certain entities engaged in cannabis-
related business, and prohibits the denial of Federal public 
benefits (including supplemental nutrition assistance program 
benefits) to a person on the basis of certain cannabis-related 
conduct or convictions.

3. House Resolutions Considered in the House

            H. Res. 189, Supporting sustained United States leadership 
                    to accelerating global progress against maternal 
                    and child malnutrition and supporting United States 
                    Agency for International Development's commitment 
                    to global nutrition through its multi-sectoral 
                    nutrition strategy.
    H. Res. 189 was introduced by Representative Roger Marshall 
on March 7, 2019. The resolution was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On October 30, 2019, the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs considered and reported the measure favorably by 
unanimous consent. On March 10, 2020, the Committee on 
Agriculture considered and reported the measure favorably by 
voice vote. On December 7, 2020, under suspension of the rules, 
the House passed it by voice vote.
    H. Res.189 expresses support for increased U.S. efforts to 
combat malnutrition among women and children and acknowledges 
the contributions of the U.S. Agency for International 
Development in addressing global nutritional needs.

4. Bills Reported by the Committee on Agriculture But Not Considered

            H.R. 4895, CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2019
    H.R. 4895 was introduced by Representative Collin C. 
Peterson on October 29, 2019. The bill was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture. On October 30, 2019, the Committee on 
Agriculture ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by 
voice vote.

5. Bills Reported by Other Committees Within the Committee on 
        Agriculture's Jurisdiction But Not Considered

            H.R. 3225, Restoring Community Input and Public Protections 
                    in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2019
    H.R. 3225 was introduced on June 12, 2019 by Representative 
Mike Levin and subsequently referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 
Agriculture. The Committee on Agriculture discharged the bill 
on December 24, 2020 and it was subsequently reported by the 
Committee on Natural Resources the same day.
    H.R. 3225 was discharged from consideration by the 
Committee on Agriculture on December 24, 2020 and was reported 
out the same day by the Committee on Natural Resources.
            H.R. 3794, Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 
                    2019
    H.R. 3794 was introduced by Representative Paul A. Gosar on 
July 17, 2019. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 
Agriculture, on the same day.
    H. R. 3794 was discharged from consideration by the 
Committee on Agriculture on December 18, 2020 and was reported 
out the same day by the Committee on Natural Resources.
            H.R. 3879, Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act
    H.R. 3879 was introduced on July 23, 2019 by Representative 
Debra A. Haaland and subsequently referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture.
            H.R. 5040, AIR Safety Act of 2019
    H.R. 5040 was introduced by Representative John R. Curtis 
on November 12, 2019. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 
Agriculture on November 12, 2020. On December 2, 2020, the 
Committee on Agriculture discharged the legislation.
    This bill directs the Bureau of Land Management to study 
the effects of drone incursions on the suppression of wildfires 
concerning lands managed by the Department of the Interior or 
the Department of Agriculture.
            H. Res. 742, Recognizing the continued success of the Food 
                    for Peace Act.
    H. Res. 742 was introduced by Representative Jim Costa on 
December 5, 2019. The resolution was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On March 4, 2020, the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
considered and reported favorably the measure by voice vote. On 
March 10, 2020, the Committee on Agriculture considered and 
reported favorably the measure by voice vote.
    H. Res. 742 recognizes Food for Peace as a critical 
component of global food security efforts and calls for the 
prioritization of funding for Food for Peace programs.

6. Bills Ordered Reported by the Committee on Agriculture

    See the bills listed under ``4. Bills reported by the 
Committee on Agriculture But not Considered.''

7. Bills Ordered Reported but Not Reported by Other Committees Within 
        the Committee on Agriculture's Jurisdiction

    None.

8. Bills Defeated

    None.

9. Bills Acted on by the Committee Included in Other Laws Enacted

    None.

10. Bills Vetoed

    None.

11. Bills Acted on by Both Houses But Not Enacted

    None

12. Concurrent Resolutions Approved

    Other Bills of Interest: Several bills acted on by other 
committees, but not acted on by the Committee on Agriculture, 
contain provisions relating to matters within the Committee's 
jurisdiction.
    The following are abbreviated summaries of these bills.
            Other Bills of Interest: Several bills acted on by other 
                    committees, but not acted on by the Committee on 
                    Agriculture, contain provisions relating to matters 
                    within the Committee's jurisdiction.
    The following are abbreviated summaries of these bills.
            H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act
    H.R. 2 was introduced on June 11, 2020 by Representative 
Peter A. DeFazio and subsequently referred to the House 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. On July 1, 2020 
the bill passed with 233 yeas and 188 nays. It passed the 
Senate with an amendment by voice vote on November 16, 2020. A 
message on Senate action was sent to the House on November 17, 
2020.
    This bill addresses provisions related to Federal-aid 
highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, 
hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of 
Transportation (DOT).
    The following bills were included in H.R. 2:

    H.R. 2795, Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019

    H.R. 2795 was introduced on May 16, 2019 by Representative 
Donald S Beyer, Jr. and subsequently referred to the Committee 
on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on 
Agriculture, Armed Services, and Transportation and 
Infrastructure. On October 9, 2020, the Committee on 
Agriculture discharged the legislation.
    This bill provides for the conservation and restoration of 
habitats that facilitate the movement of certain native species 
(e.g., fish, wildlife, or plant species) that may be at risk 
due to habitat loss or fragmentation.

    H.R. 5179, Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019

    H.R. 5179 was introduced on November 19, 2020 by 
Representative Ruben Gallego and subsequently referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the 
Committee on Agriculture. The Committee on Agriculture 
discharged the legislation on October 9, 2020.
    H.R. 5179 was discharged from consideration by the 
Committee on Agriculture on October 9, 2020 and was reported 
out the same day by the Committee on Natural Resources.
            H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
                    Year 2021
    H.R. 6395 was introduced on March 26, 2020 by 
Representative Adam Smith and subsequently referred to the 
House Committee on Armed Services. The bill was passed in the 
House on July 21, 2020 with 295 yeas and 125 nays. The Senate 
agreed to conference report by a vote of 84 yeas to 13 nays on 
December 11, 2020. It was presented to the President on the 
same day. The bill was vetoed on December 23, 2020. The House 
of Representatives voted on December 28, 2020 to pass the bill, 
notwithstanding the objection of the President by a vote of 
322-87 (\2/3\ required). As of the date of publication, the 
veto override remains pending in the United States Senate.
    This bill authorizes FY 2021 appropriations and sets forth 
policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and 
activities, including military personnel strengths.
    The following bill was included in H.R. 6395:
            H.R. 4820, Seeding Rural Resilience Act
    H.R. 4820 was introduced on October 23, 2019 by 
Representative Anthony Brindisi and subsequently referred to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to 
implement a public service announcement campaign to address the 
mental health of farmers and ranchers. Additionally, the bill 
requires that the Department of Agriculture train employees of 
the Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management Agency, and the 
Natural Resources Conservation Service in the management of 
stress experienced by farmers and ranchers, as well as convene 
a task force of agricultural stakeholders to assess the causes 
of mental stress in farmers and ranchers and identify best 
practices for responding to such stress.

                              d. oversight

    The Committee on Agriculture and its Subcommittees were 
active in their oversight functions, holding a number of 
oversight hearings and activities during the 116th Congress. 
The 116th Congress saw numerous Member-level hosted meetings, 
round tables and conference calls. These calls were conducted 
with senior Administration Officials including the Secretary of 
Agriculture and the United States Trade Representative, as well 
as both public and private stakeholders across the country. 
These meetings supplemented the Committee's oversight work by 
providing Members the opportunity to engage with these leaders 
and stakeholders on issues within the Committee's jurisdiction. 
The hearings related to the application, administration, and 
effectiveness of laws that lie within the Committee's 
jurisdiction as well as the organization and operation of the 
Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies having 
responsibility for the administration of such laws. The 
oversight hearings conducted during the 116th Congress included 
specific oversight of the implementation of the Agricultural 
Act of 2018. The hearings often result in recommendations for 
improvements in the administration of the laws, regulations and 
policies in effect in the Executive Branch as they relate to 
the Committee's jurisdiction. Information gathered at these 
hearings was useful in preparing legislation for consideration 
in the House of Representatives.
    As part of its hearings, the Committee and its 
Subcommittees reviewed the way the particular Federal agency or 
department (usually the Department of Agriculture) administered 
existing laws related to the subject matter of the legislation 
before, or to be considered by, the Committee. In most cases, 
legislation favorably reported to the House carries a 
termination date (a ``sunset'') to ensure that in the future 
Congress will again review the effectiveness and the methods 
with which the Executive Branch of Government has carried out 
the letter and the spirit of that statute.
    In keeping with the objective of the Oversight Plan, as 
submitted to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
and House Administration, and Rule XI, clause 2 of the House of 
Representatives, the Committee and its Subcommittees conducted 
the following chronological oversight hearings during the 116th 
Congress (Note: To see a copy of the Oversight Plan as 
submitted, see ``I. Summary of Organization, Jurisdiction, and 
Oversight Plan of the Committee on Agriculture.''):

1. Oversight Hearings

    February 27, 2019: The State of the Rural Economy. Full 
Committee. Serial No. 116-1.
    This hearing focused on the current state of the rural 
economy. This was the third time Secretary Perdue testified 
before the Committee to offer his assessment of USDA programs 
and the rural economy. Since his 2018 testimony, the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) was 
enacted, retaliatory tariffs were levied against several 
agricultural commodities, forecasts for net farm income 
continued to drop, USDA had mixed reactions to their efforts to 
internally reorganize and relocate agencies, a controversial 
proposed rule for SNAP received comments, and natural disasters 
challenged all areas of the country. All these issues, along 
with programmatic topics, were areas for questioning.
    April 3, 2019: Examining the Proposed ABAWD Rule and its 
Impact on Hunger and Hardship. Subcommittee on Nutrition, 
Oversight, and Department Operations. Serial No. 116-2.
    On February 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) issued a proposed rule, ``Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program: Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults without 
Dependents (84 FR 980).'' The purpose of this hearing was to 
examine the impact of that proposed rulemaking on the able-
bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) population.
    April 30, 2019: Reviewing the State of the Dairy Economy. 
Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. Serial No. 
116-3.
    The US dairy industry had faced a multi-year period of low 
margins and challenging market conditions. These challenges 
were compounded by trade disputes and on-going labor 
challenges. This hearing provided Members of the Subcommittee 
with an opportunity to hear about these and other issues 
directly from dairy farmers from different regions and 
different production models as well as cooperative and academic 
experts.
    May 1, 2019: The State of the CFTC. Subcommittee on 
Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. Serial No. 116-4.
    The purpose of this hearing was for Members to receive 
testimony regarding the state of affairs at the Commodity 
Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Topics of discussion at this 
hearing included the nomination of Chairman Nominee Heath 
Tarbert, reforming the Dodd-Frank Act Swap Execution Facility 
(SEF) rules, the Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) project, 
improving CFTC's data quality, an expansion of the Office of 
the Chief Economist, updates to market intelligence, cross 
border issues and Brexit, position limits, the de minimis 
threshold, and cybersecurity.
    May 9, 2019: Reviewing the State of the Farm Economy. 
Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. 
Serial No. 116-5.
    Conditions in the farm economy have worsened in recent 
years and this hearing examined the financial situation for 
farmers around the country. Low commodity prices, rising input 
costs, and mounting pressure for those in production 
agriculture have all contributed to a stressful farm economy. 
Despite the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill, many farmers 
continued to face financial stress. Witnesses reported on the 
state of the farm economy from their vantage point as farmers 
and agriculturists and their insights informed future policy 
decisions by the Subcommittee.
    May 15, 2019: Hearing To Review USDA Farm Bill Conservation 
Programs. Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Serial No. 
116-6.
    During this hearing, the Subcommittee addressed USDA farm 
bill conservation programs under the respective authorities of 
the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Farm Service 
Agency, as well as the changes that the 2018 Farm Bill made to 
various conservation programs. The Committee heard from two 
government witnesses: The Honorable Matthew Lohr, Chief for the 
Natural Resources Conservation Service and The Honorable 
Richard Fordyce, Administrator for the Farm Service Agency.
    May 21, 2019: Hearing To Review Animal Pest and Disease 
Prevention and Response Capabilities. Subcommittee on Livestock 
and Foreign Agriculture. Serial No. 116-7.
    This hearing allowed Subcommittee Members to oversee the 
USDA's operation of animal pest and disease prevention and 
control efforts. Livestock and poultry producers around the 
country and the world faced threats and challenges posed by 
pests and diseases--endemic, foreign, and invasive. A major 
outbreak of virulent Newcastle Disease (vND) was impacting 
poultry in the Western U.S., while an outbreak of African Swine 
Fever (ASF) was expanding in Asia, drastically impacting pork 
markets and causing the entire world to take precautions. These 
outbreaks were just two of several others of potential concern. 
The impacts of disease outbreaks can also move beyond farms as 
shortages of products due to outbreaks can raise consumer food 
costs, communities grapple with animal carcass disposal, and 
reduction in livestock populations reduce the need for animal 
feed ingredients including corn and soybeans. The 2018 Farm 
Bill provided new authorities and investments to combat these 
issues.
    June 5, 2019: Examining the Impacts of Relocating USDA 
Research Agencies on Agricultural Research. Subcommittee on 
Biotechnology and Horticulture. Serial No. 116-8.
    In this Subcommittee hearing, Members discussed the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture's (USDA) efforts to relocate the 
Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food 
and Agriculture (NIFA) outside the National Capital Region and 
to internally realign ERS. The Subcommittee heard from a 
variety of agricultural professors and farm operators.
    June 11, 2019: The State of U.S. Agricultural Products in 
International Markets. Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign 
Agriculture. Serial No. 116-9.
    At this hearing, witnesses discussed pending agreements, 
current negotiations, and Administration-level discussions 
regarding agricultural trade including those with Mexico and 
Canada (USMCA); Japan; China; the EU; Brazil; and other 
countries and markets. The hearing also provided an opportunity 
to discuss administrative actions including Section 232 and 
Section 301 tariffs and associated retaliatory actions as well 
as USDA's response to retaliation.
    June 12, 2019: Increasing Resiliency, Mitigating Risk: 
Examining the Research and Extension Needs of Producers. 
Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. 
Serial No. 116-10
    Through this hearing, Members heard directly from the 
stakeholder community on the research and extension needs of 
producers related to strengthening resiliency and improving 
risk mitigation given changes in local weather conditions and 
broader climatic patterns.
    June 20, 2019: How Farm Policy Helps Farmers in Adverse 
Conditions. Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk 
Management. Serial No. 116-11
    This Subcommittee hearing focused on how Federal farm 
policy programs assist farmers when they are most in need. 
Members of the Subcommittee heard from an array of witnesses 
who discussed how to best address adverse conditions.
    June 20, 2019: The Potential Implications of Eliminating 
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility for SNAP Households. 
Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department 
Operations. Serial No. 116-12.
    The purpose of this hearing was to examine the impact of 
potential changes to broad-based categorical eligibility on 
families and individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. There was a proposed rule 
regarding categorical eligibility pending on the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) review. According to a CBO 
estimate, taking away broad-based categorical eligibility would 
cut 400,000 households from SNAP and 265,000 students would 
lose eligibility for free or reduced school meals.
    June 25, 2019: Managing for Soil Health: Securing the 
Conservation and Economic Benefits of Healthy Soils. 
Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Serial No. 116-13.
    The purpose of this hearing was to review the conservation 
and economic benefits of promoting soil health in agriculture. 
Members discussed the value of soil stewardship, shared best 
practices, and heard about any barriers to adoption of soil 
management systems.
    June 26, 2019: Brexit and Other International Developments 
Affecting U.S. Derivatives Markets. Subcommittee on Commodity 
Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. Serial No. 116-14.
    Members of the Subcommittee received stakeholder testimony 
about international decisions affecting domestic derivative 
markets. This hearing examined Brexit, the United Kingdom's 
role post-Brexit, the European Union and European Commission 
rulemaking and European market infrastructure regulation, 
market preparation for a no-deal Brexit, and phase 5 of initial 
margin.
    July 11, 2019: Building Opportunity in Rural America 
through Affordable, Reliable and High-Speed Broadband. 
Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. Serial 
No. 116-15.
    Through this hearing, Members heard from a cross section of 
very knowledgeable individuals on their successes in leveraging 
broadband connectivity to enhance the services they provide to 
communities. Network buildouts in rural areas face unique 
challenges to improving connectivity, such as low population 
density and geographic/terrain difficulties.
    July 16, 2019: Reviewing the State of the U.S. Livestock 
and Poultry Economies. Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign 
Agriculture. Serial No. 116-16.
    This Subcommittee hearing heard from on the ground 
stakeholders in various segments of the livestock and poultry 
industry to gauge their current economies and difficulties. The 
2018 Farm Bill Animal Health Programs, funding, implementation 
status, ongoing animal pest and disease outbreaks and issues, 
trade and labor issues, cell-cultured products, gene-edited 
animals, and livestock mandatory price reporting were some of 
the issues discussed.
    July 17, 2019: Assessing the Effectiveness of the National 
Organic Program. Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, 
and Research. Serial No. 116-17.
    During this hearing, Members heard testimony from Greg 
Ibach, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at 
the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on where the USDA was in 
terms of implementing organic programs authorized in the 2018 
Farm Bill and sought an overview of the performance of the 
National Organic Program.
    September 19, 2019: Hearing To Review the Implementation of 
Federal Farm and Disaster Programs. Subcommittee on General 
Farm Commodities and Risk Management, Subcommittee on Livestock 
and Agriculture. Serial No. 116-18.
    In this joint Subcommittee hearing, Members reviewed 
implementation of Federal farm and disaster programs, including 
trade assistance efforts, disaster payments, and the commodity 
title of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The 
Subcommittee received information from The Honorable Bill 
Northey, who served as the Under Secretary for Farm Production 
and Conservation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
    September 26, 2019: The National Forest System: Restoring 
our Forest Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Conservation and 
Forestry. Serial No. 116-19.
    The purpose of this hearing was to examine the U.S. Forest 
Service's deferred maintenance needs and impact on economic 
opportunity and public's use.
    October 17, 2019: Hearing To Review Implementation of USDA 
Farm Bill Research Programs. Subcommittee on Biotechnology, 
Horticulture, and Research. Serial No. 116-20.
    The goal of this hearing was to review the implementation 
of the 2018 Farm Bill research provisions, focusing on the 
United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) role in 
advancing scientific knowledge for agriculture through 
research, education, and extension. Subcommittee Members heard 
from Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, 
Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins.
    October 22, 2019: Realizing the Conservation Benefits of 
Precision Agriculture. Subcommittee on Conservation and 
Forestry. Serial No. 116-21.
    The purpose of this hearing was to review the conservation 
benefits of precision agriculture. The Subcommittee heard from 
three stakeholders about their experiences in the field using 
technologies to benefit their operations.
    October 30, 2019: Reviewing the State of Organic 
Agriculture--Producer Perspectives. Subcommittee on 
Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. Serial No. 116-22.
    At this hearing, Members reviewed the state of the organic 
agriculture sector through testimony from organic producers 
with direct industry experience. This hearing served as a 
follow up to the July 17, 2019 BHR Subcommittee hearing with 
Under Secretary Greg Ibach which focused on the effectiveness 
of the National Organic Program.
    November 14, 2019: Safeguarding American Agriculture from 
Wild, Invasive, and Non-Native Species. Subcommittee on 
Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. Serial No. 116-23.
    During this hearing, witnesses reviewed efforts to 
safeguard American agriculture from wild, invasive, and non-
native species. Members and witnesses discussed wildlife and 
disease surveillance, invasive species, pests, and diseases, 
how invasive species spread, USDA wildlife services, Nutria 
(large, web-footed rodents), feral swine, and trade, among 
other topics.
    November 19, 2019: Review of Credit Conditions: Report form 
the Farm Credit Administration. Subcommittee on Commodity 
Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. Serial No. 116-24.
    The Subcommittee received testimony from Farm Credit 
Administration (FCA) Chair Glen Smith. He spoke with Members 
about FCA Regulated Entity's, including the Farm Credit System 
and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Company, national net 
farm income, agricultural credit conditions, and the 
Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018.
    November 19, 2019: Review of the Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Civil Rights. Subcommittee on Nutrition, 
Oversight, and Department Operations. Serial No. 116-25.
    The purpose of this hearing was to review the civil rights 
process for employees and customers and the operations of the 
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of the 
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. The Subcommittee heard 
testimony from the Honorable Naomi C. Earp, Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Civil Rights.
    December 10, 2019: The Implementation of Farm Bill 
International Food Assistance and Development Programs. 
Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. Serial No. 
116-26.
    Members of the Subcommittee heard testimony from USDA 
Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) Administrator, Ken Isley, and 
U.S. Agency for International Development Food for Peace 
Director, Trey Hicks. Topics of discussion included a wide 
array of USDA administered international science and technology 
programs and USAID administered international food assistance 
programs.
    December 11, 2019: Member Day. Full Committee. Serial No. 
116-27.
    As part of the Rules package passed by the 116th Congress, 
each Committee was required to host a Member day, providing any 
Member of the House the opportunity to testify before that 
Committee.
    At this hearing, Members testified about issues in the 
Committee jurisdiction, including barriers to healthcare and 
broadband in rural communities, volatile commodity prices, 
rising input costs, trade issues, and unpredictable weather.
    December 11, 2019: Review of Credit Conditions: Report from 
Agricultural Lenders. Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, 
Energy, and Credit. Serial No. 116-24.
    This was the second in a series of hearings on credit 
conditions in the farm economy titled, Review of Credit 
Conditions: Report from Agricultural Lenders. The Subcommittee 
received testimony from rural lenders on behalf of the American 
Bankers Association (ABA), the Farm Credit Council (FCC) and 
the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). They 
provided timely insight to the credit conditions farmers and 
ranchers were facing. This hearing was the follow-up to last 
month's CEEC Subcommittee hearing with FCA Administrator Glen 
Smith.
    December 17, 2019: Access to Conservation Programs by 
Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers. Subcommittee on 
Conservation and Forestry. Serial No. 116-28.
    The purpose of this hearing was to review access to farm 
bill conservation programs by Historically Underserved Farmers 
and Ranchers. Members of the Subcommittee heard from a cross 
section of knowledgeable stakeholders who had firsthand 
experience with the topic.
    January 28, 2020: Hearing To Review Implementation of Farm 
Bill Conservation Programs. Subcommittee on Conservation and 
Forestry. Serial No. 116-29.
    The purpose of this hearing was to provide an update on the 
implementation of farm bill conservation programs under the 
respective authorities of the Natural Resources Conservation 
Service (NRCS) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
    February 11, 2020: Economic Opportunities from Local 
Agricultural Markets. Subcommittee on Biotechnology, 
Horticulture, and Research. Serial No. 116-30.
    In this hearing, Members examined how farmers and ranchers 
are pursuing economic opportunities from local agricultural 
markets, with a focus on how the U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) supports the development of these opportunities through 
the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) enacted in the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). Witnesses 
included various executives and producers involved in local 
agricultural markets.
    February 26, 2020: Innovative Wood Products: Promoting 
Rural Economies and Healthy Forests. Subcommittee on 
Conservation and Forestry. Serial No. 116-31.
    The purpose of this hearing was to provide an overview of 
and opportunity to discuss innovative wood products and their 
potential contributions to rural economies and healthy forest 
management. Members and witnesses discussed forest sector 
challenges, the demand for innovative wood products, 
authorities to support innovative wood products, Forest Service 
programs, the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program 
authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill, research and development, and 
a variety of other topics impacting the forestry industry.
    March 4, 2020: The State of the Rural Economy with 
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Full Committee. Serial No. 
116-32.
    This hearing focused on the current state of the rural 
economy. The witness was Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, 
who provided data and perspective on the implementation of the 
farm bill and the significant challenges facing America's 
farmers, ranchers, and their rural neighbors.
    March 10, 2020: U.S. Agricultural Trade: Stakeholder 
Perspectives. Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign 
Agriculture. Serial No. 116-33.
    In this hearing, the witnesses discussed their perspectives 
on impacts of trade actions on their businesses as well as 
priorities for future trade actions. Highlighted points 
included tariffs, trade with Canada and Mexico, the U.S.-Japan 
Trade Agreement, China, and the 2018 Farm Bill trade title. 
Witnesses included farmers, ranchers, and sales and marketing 
professionals.
    July 21, 2020: An Overview of the Farmers to Families Food 
Box Program. Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and 
Department Operations. Serial No. 116-34.
    The purpose of this hearing was to examine the United 
States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Coronavirus Food 
Assistance Program (CFAP) Farmers to Families Food Box 
implementation and delivery to nonprofit organizations. The 
Subcommittee heard testimony from the Honorable Greg Ibach, 
Under Secretary, Marketing and Regulatory Programs, accompanied 
by Bruce Summers, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing 
Service, as well as two stakeholders. The hearing addressed 
what criteria USDA used to select the producers and 
distributors tasked with providing the boxes, as well as how 
the boxes are being delivered to nonprofits and other 
community-based organizations.
    July 23, 2020: On-Farm Energy Productions: Impacts on Farm 
Income and Rural Communities. Subcommittee on Commodity 
Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. Serial No. 116-35.
    In this hearing, Members received stakeholder testimony 
about the benefits of on farm energy production. Witnesses 
discussed how they changed production techniques to include 
regenerative energy practices such as wind turbines, solar 
panels, or anaerobic digesters. They also gave insight as to 
how Members could address challenges and enact change through 
policy assistance.
    September 24, 2020: The 2020 Wildfire Year: Response and 
Recovery Efforts. Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. 
Serial No. 116-36.
    The purpose of this hearing was to receive an update from 
the U.S. Forest Service (FS) on the 2020 wildfire year, 
including details on agency response and recovery efforts. 
Members questioned John Phipps, Deputy Chief for State and 
Private Forestry at the USDA, about significant wildfires in 
Northern California, South California, and the Northwest, 
support information to help anticipate significant fire 
activity, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, and 
select forestry provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill.
    October 1, 2020: Challenges and Successes of Conservation 
Programs in 2020. Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. 
Serial No. 116-37.
    This hearing explored the challenges and successes of 
conservation programs in 2020. It reviewed the Natural 
Resources Conservation Service's (NRCS) system for conservation 
delivery, including efforts to maintain service throughout the 
COVID-19 pandemic. It also provided an opportunity to discuss 
the impact of conservation programs and receive an update on 
the agency's staffing needs.
    December 9, 2020: 1890 Land-Grant Institutions--130 Years 
of Building Equity in Agriculture. Subcommittee on 
Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. Serial No. 116-38.
    Members engaged with leaders from the 1890 land-grant 
system to examine challenges and opportunities facing their 
universities, including responses to provisions contained in 
the 2018 Farm Bill, areas for additional cooperation between 
Congress and these institutions, and the impacts of the COVID-
19 pandemic on their students and faculty. This hearing 
followed two hearings that were hosted by then-Chairman Conaway 
during the 114th Congress. The first, titled 125th Anniversary 
of the 1890s Land-Grant Universities, was hosted on July 15, 
2015. The second, titled 1890 Land-Grant Institutions: 
Recruitment Challenges & Scholarship Opportunities, was hosted 
on December 7, 2016.

                         e. published hearings


 
 
 
     116-1   The State of the Rural Economy. Full Committee. February
              27, 2019.
     116-2   Examining the Proposed ABAWD Rule and Its Impact on Hunger
              and Hardship. Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and
              Department Operations. April 3, 2019.
     116-3   Reviewing the State of the Dairy Economy. Subcommittee on
              Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. April 30, 2019.
     116-4   The State of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
              Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
              May 1, 2019.
     116-5   Reviewing the State of the Farm Economy. Subcommittee on
              General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. May 9, 2019.
     116-6   Hearing To Review USDA Farm Bill Conservation Programs.
              Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. May 15, 2019.
     116-7   Hearing To Review Animal Pest and Disease Prevention and
              Response Capabilities. Subcommittee on Livestock and
              Foreign Agriculture. May 21, 2019.
     116-8   Examining the Impacts of Relocating USDA Research Agencies
              on Agriculture Research. Subcommittee on Biotechnology,
              Horticulture, and Research. June 5, 2019.
     116-9   The State of U.S. Agricultural Products in International
              Markets. Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign
              Agriculture. June 11, 20193
    116-10   Increasing Resiliency, Mitigating Risk: Examining the
              Research and Extension Needs of Producers. Subcommittee on
              Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. June 12, 2019.
    116-11   How Farm Policy Helps Farmers in Adverse Conditions.
              Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk
              Management. June 20, 2019.
    116-12   The Potential Implications of Eliminating Broad-Based
              Categorical Eligibility for SNAP Households. Subcommittee
              on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. June
              20, 2019.
    116-13   Managing for Soil Health: Securing the Conservation and
              Economic Benefits of Healthy Soils. Subcommittee on
              Conservation and Forestry. June 25, 2019.
    116-14   Brexit and Other International Developments Affecting U.S.
              Derivatives Markets. Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges,
              Energy, and Credit. June 26, 2019.
    116-15   Building Opportunity in Rural America through Affordable,
              Reliable, and High-Speed Broadband. Subcommittee on
              Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. July 11, 2019.
    116-16   The State of the U.S. Livestock and Poultry Economies.
              Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. July
              16, 2019.
    116-17   Assessing the Effectiveness of the National Organic
              Program. Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and
              Research. July 17, 2019.
    116-18   Hearing To Review the Implementation of Federal Farm and
              Disaster Programs. Subcommittees on General Farm
              Commodities and Risk Management and Livestock and Foreign
              Agriculture. September 19, 2019.
    116-19   The National Forest System: Restoring our Forest
              Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
              September 26, 2019.
    116-20   Hearing To Review Implementation of USDA Farm Bill Research
              Programs. Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and
              Research. October 17, 2019.
    116-21   Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision
              Agriculture. Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
              October 22, 2019.
    116-22   Reviewing the State of Organic Agriculture--Producer
              Perspectives. Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture,
              and Research. October 30, 2019.
    116-23   Safeguarding American Agriculture from Wild, Invasive, and
              Non-Native Species. Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign
              Agriculture. November 14, 2019.
    116-24   Review of Credit Conditions: Report from the Farm Credit
              Administration. Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges,
              Energy, and Credit. November 19, 2019.
    116-24   Review of Credit Conditions: Report from Agricultural
              Lenders. Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and
              Credit. December 11, 2019.
    116-25   Review of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil
              Rights. Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and
              Department Operations. November 19, 2019.
    116-26   The Implementation of Farm Bill International Food
              Assistance and Development Programs. Subcommittee on
              Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. December 10, 2019.
    116-27   Member Day. Full Committee December 11, 2019.
    116-28   Access to Conservation Programs by Historically Underserved
              Farmers and Ranchers. Subcommittee on Conservation and
              Forestry. December 17, 2019.
    116-29   Hearing To Review Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation
              Programs. Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
              January 28, 2020.
    116-30   Economic Opportunities from Local Agricultural Markets.
              Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
              February 11, 2020.
    116-31   Innovative Wood Products: Promoting Rural Economies and
              Healthy Forests. Subcommittee on Conservation and
              Forestry. February 26, 2020.
    116-32   The State of the Rural Economy with Agriculture Secretary
              Sonny Perdue. Full Committee. March 4, 2020.
    116-33   U.S. Agricultural Trade: Stakeholder Perspectives.
              Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. March
              10, 2020.
    116-34   An Overview of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
              Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department
              Operations. July 21, 2020.
    116-35   On-Farm Energy Production: Impacts on Farm Income and Rural
              Communities. Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy,
              and Credit. July 23, 2020.
    116-36   The 2020 Wildfire Year: Response and Recovery Efforts.
              Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. September 24,
              2020
    116-37   Challenges and Successes of Conservation Programs in 2020.
              Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. October 1,
              2020.
    116-38   1890 Land-Grant Institutions--130 Years of Building Equity
              in Agriculture. Subcommittee on Biotechnology,
              Horticulture, and Research. December 9, 2020.
 

                       f. meetings not published

    February 7, 2019--Full Committee open business meeting. 
Organizational meeting for the 116th Congress. Approval of the 
Committee Rules, Committee staff assignments, and the Oversight 
Plan for the 116th Congress by voice vote.
    February 27, 2019--Full Committee open business meeting. 
Markup of the Budget Views and Estimates Letter of the 
Committee on Agriculture for the agencies and programs under 
the jurisdiction of the Committee for Fiscal Year 2020, 
approved by voice vote.
    October 30, 2019--Full Committee open business meeting. HR 
4895, Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission; approved as amended by voice vote and reported 
favorably to the House.
    March 10, 2020--To consider the Budget Views and Estimates 
Letter of the Committee on Agriculture for the agencies and 
programs under the jurisdiction of the Committee for Fiscal 
Year 2021, which was approved by voice vote; H. Res. 189, 
Recognizing the importance of sustained United States 
leadership to accelerating global progress against maternal and 
child malnutrition and supporting United States Agency for 
International Development's commitment to global nutrition 
through its multi-sectoral nutrition strategy, which was 
approved by voice vote and reported favorably to the House; and 
H. Res. 742, Recognizing the continued success of the Food for 
Peace Act, which was approved by voice vote and reported 
favorably to the House.

                          g. committee prints

    Committee on Agriculture Rules. Adopted February 7, 2019. 
Print No. 116-1.
    A Ceremony Unveiling the Portrait of the Honorable K. 
Michael Conaway. September 15, 2020. Print No. 116-2.

                             h. watersheds

    None.

                             III. Appendix


                      a. executive communications


By Date Published in the Congressional Record

    Note: In August 2013 the Parliamentarian's office altered 
its procedures concerning the referral of Executive 
Communications. In prior Congresses the Communications 
concerning pesticide tolerances submitted from the 
Environmental Protection Agency were referred to the Committee 
on Agriculture; however, beginning in August 2013 this type of 
Communication was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The Parliamentarian's office was notified of this 
discrepancy on November 24, 2014. There has been no response as 
of the printing of this report. The following is a list of the 
Executive Communication's numbers along with the date of 
publication in the Congressional Record are for Communications 
concerning an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance, 
which were historically referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture):

 
 
 
February 13, 2019: 168, 169.         November 13, 2019: 2930, 2932,
                                      2934.
February 26, 2019: 231.              December 3, 2019: 3139, 3140.
March 8, 2019: 361, 363.             December 9, 2019: 3225, 3227, 3232.
March 29, 2019: 559.                 December 18, 2019: 3344, 3345.
April 1, 2019: 585.                  January 15, 2020: 3572.
April 3, 2019: 598, 600.             February 5, 2020: 3711, 3712, 3714,
April 9, 2019: 662.                   3715, 3720, 3724.
April 25, 2019: 776.                 March 3, 2020: 3993, 3994.
May 1, 2019: 860.                    March 10, 2020: 4092.
May 10, 2019: 977, 978.              June 18, 2020: 4511, 4512.
May 16, 2019: 1040.                  June 22, 2020: 4541, 4544.
May 22, 2019: 1084.                  June 26, 2020: 4589, 4590.
June 3, 2019: 1149.                  July 2, 2020: 4658, 4659.
June 4, 2019: 1170.                  July 6, 2020: 4676.\2\
\2\This E.C. was referred to the
 Committee on Oversight and Reform.
June 6, 2019: 1233.                  July 24, 2020: 4777, 4780, 4781,
                                      4782.
June 24, 2019: 1400.                 July 31, 2020: 4879.
June 27, 2019: 1454, 1456, 1457.     July 31, 2020: 4879.
July 10, 2019: 1552.                 August 21, 2020: 5034.
July 24, 2019: 1761.                 September 1, 2020: 5149, 5150,
                                      5151.
August 16, 2019: 1882.               September 4, 2020: 5177, 5179.
August 23, 2019: 1927, 1928.         September 11, 2020: 5238.
September 9, 2019: 1989, 1990,       September 17, 2020: 5307.
 1991, 1992.
September 11, 2019: 2043.            September 23, 2020: 5364.
September 13, 2019: 2111.            October 20, 2020: 5470, 5471.
September 17, 2019: 2150, 2154.      October 27, 2020: 5517.
October 1, 2019: 2402.               October 30, 2020: 5532, 5533.
October 4, 2019: 2462.               December 3, 2020: EC-5748.
October 11, 2019: 2534, 2535, 2536,  December 4, 2020: EC-5790.
 2537.
October 15, 2016: 2583.              December 7, 2020: EC-5839, EC-5843,
October 29, 2019: 2775, 2776, 2777,   EC-5844.
 2779,                               December 8, 2020: EC-5891.
  2783.
 

    Note: During the 116th Congress there began to be a 
discrepancy in the publication in the Congressional Record 
concerning the referral of Executive Communications to the 
House Committee on Agriculture. The Committee began tracking 
the published referrals of Executive Communications sent to the 
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (as 
there is a large overlap in jurisdictional areas). Over the 
course of the year the House Clerk's, Parliamentarian's, and 
Speaker's offices were notified of this issue. As the Congress 
continued most of the outstanding Executive Communications were 
published in the Congressional Record and subsequently referred 
to the House Committee on Agriculture. As of the publication of 
this activities report there are still Executive Communications 
that have not been published in the House section of the 
Congressional Record, or been referred to the House Committee 
on Agriculture.
    The following is a list of the Executive Communication's 
numbers along with the date of publication in the Senate 
section of the Congressional Record:

 
 
 
Issuing Agencies:
  Department of Agriculture:
    Food and Nutrition Service.............................          3
    Rural Utilities Service................................          2
    U.S. Forest Service....................................          1
  Commodity Futures Trading Commission.....................         11
  Environmental Protection Agency..........................          1
  Farm Credit Administration...............................          1
                                                            ------------
      Total not received...................................         19
 


 
 
 
September 24, 2020: EC-5562, EC-     December 10, 2020: EC-6077, EC-
 5563.                                6078, EC-6079, EC-6100, EC-6101.
September 29, 2020: EC-5575.
November 10, 2020: EC-5779, EC-      December 11, 2020: EC-6102.
 5781, EC-                           December 19, 2020: EC-6171, EC-
  5782.                               6172, EC-6173, EC-6175, EC-6177,
November 18, 2020: EC-5905.           EC-6178.
 

    (The phrase [pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 
104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868)] has been removed to avoid 
duplication.)
    E.C. 303--Mar. 5, 2019: A letter from the PRAO Branch 
Chief, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Eligibility, 
Certification, and Training Provisions of the Food, 
Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 [FNS 2011-0008] (RIN: 0584-
AE54) received March 4, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 329--Mar. 7, 2019: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Subpart Nomenclature Change [Doc. No.: APHIS-2018-0070] 
received March 6, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 330--Mar. 7, 2019: A letter from the Director, 
Issuances Staff, OPPD/FSIS/USDA, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Eliminating 
Unnecessary Requirements for Hog Carcass Cleaning [Doc. No.: 
FSIS-2018-0005] (RIN: 0583-AD68) received March 6, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 588--Apr. 2, 2019: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Scrapie in Sheep and Goats [Doc. No.: APHIS-2007-0127] 
(RIN: 0579-AC92) received March 29, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 609--Apr. 4, 2019: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's interim final rule--Margin Requirements for 
Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants 
(RIN: 3038-AE85) received April 3, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 610--Apr. 4, 2019: A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 
Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight, Commodity 
Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--De Minimis Exception to the Swap Dealer Definition--Swaps 
Entered into by Insured Depository Institutions in Connection 
with Loans to Customers (RIN: 3038-AE68) received April 3, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 659--Apr. 9, 2019: A letter from the Director, Food 
Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Elimination of the 
Requirement That Livestock Carcasses Be Marked ``U.S. Inspected 
and Passed'' at the Time of Inspection Within a Slaughter 
Establishment for Carcasses To Be Further Processed Within the 
Same Establishment [Doc. No.: FSIS 2018-0019] (RIN: 0583-AD69) 
received April 8, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 707--Apr. 12, 2019: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Segregation of Assets Held as 
Collateral in Uncleared Swap Transactions (RIN: 3038-AE78) 
received April 8, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 708--Apr. 12, 2019: A letter from the Deputy 
Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting 
the Commission's final rule--Financial Surveillance Examination 
Program Requirements for Self-Regulatory Organizations (RIN: 
3038-AE73) received April 8, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 792--Apr. 29, 2019: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Phytophthora ramorum; Regulated Areas, Regulated 
Establishments, and Testing Protocols [Doc. No.: APHIS-2015-
0101] (RIN: 0579-AE30) received April 22, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 793--Apr. 29, 2019: A letter from the PRAO Branch 
Chief, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program: Student Eligibility, Convicted 
Felons, Lottery and Gambling, and State Verification Provisions 
of the Agricultural Act of 2014 [FNS 2015-0038] (RIN: 0584-
AE41) received April 22, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 917--May 8, 2019: A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Privacy of Consumer Financial 
Information--Amendment To Conform Regulations to the Fixing 
America's Surface Transportation Act (RIN: 3038-AE80) received 
May 2, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 940--May 8, 2019: A letter from the Acting Secretary 
of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture, Department of the 
Interior and Department of Agriculture, transmitting proposed 
draft bills and section-by-section analyses for the Wildfire 
Risk Reduction and Vegetation Restoration Activities Act, the 
Forest and Rangeland Catastrophic Event and Infrastructure 
Management Improvement Act, and the Sage-Grouse and Mule Deer 
Habitat Conservation and Restoration Act; jointly to the 
Committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
    E.C. 1093--May 24, 2019: A letter from the Program and 
Management Analyst, USDA/FPAC/BC Regulatory Review Group, 
Natural Resources Conservation Group, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's Major interim rule--
Miscellaneous Conservation Provisions [Doc. No.: USDA-2019-
0005] (RIN: 0578-AA69) received May 23, 2019, to the Committee 
on Agriculture.
    E.C. 1325--Jun. 18, 2019: A letter from the Director, 
Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department 
of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Eligibility of Honduras To Export Poultry Products to the 
United States [Doc. No.: FSIS-2017-0026] (RIN: 0583-AD58) 
received June 13, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 1326--Jun. 18, 2019: A letter from the Deputy 
Secretary, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities 
(HSACU) Certification Process (RIN: 0524-AA39) received June 
13, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 1515--Jul. 5, 2019: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Plant Pest Regulations [Doc. No.: APHIS-2008-0076] (RIN: 
0579-AC98) received July 2, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 1576--Jul. 11, 2019: A letter from the FPAC-BC, 
Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's Major final rule--Dairy Margin 
Coverage Program and Dairy Indemnity Payment Program [Doc. No.: 
CCC-2019-0004] (RIN: 0560-A137) received July 9, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 1752--Jul. 24, 2019: A letter from the Director, 
Regulations Management Division, Rural Development, Rural 
Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Streamlining Electric Program 
Procedures (RIN: 0572-AC40) received July 18, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 1781--Jul. 30, 2019: A letter from the FPAC-BC, Farm 
Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Emergency Conservation Program [Doc. 
No.: FSA-2019-0006] (RIN: 0560-AI46) received July 25, 2019, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 1805--Aug. 2, 2019: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rulemaking action--Notification of Decision To Authorize the 
Importation of Fresh Raspberry Fruit From Morocco Into the 
Continental United States [Doc. No.: APHIS-2015-0053] received 
July 26, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 1891--Aug. 20, 2019: A letter from the Office of 
Procurement and Property Management, Chief, Environmental 
Management Division, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
the Department's final rule--Designation of Product Categories 
for Federal Procurement (RIN: 0599-AA26) received August 12, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 1892--Aug. 20, 2019: A letter from the Farm Production 
and Conservation--BC, Commodity Credit Corporation, Department 
of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's Major final 
rule--Trade Mitigation Program (RIN: 0560-AI51) received August 
12, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 1936--Aug. 27, 2019: A letter from the Director, 
Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department 
of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Preparation of Uninspected Products Outside of the Hours of 
Inspectional Supervision [Doc. No.: FSIS 2016-0032] (RIN: 0583-
AD66) received August 14, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2140--Sep. 17, 2019: A letter from the Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, 
transmitting the Administration's proposed rule--Organization; 
Funding and Fiscal Affairs, Loan Policies and Operations, and 
Funding Operations; Investment Eligibility (RIN: 3052-AD35), 
September 5, 2019 to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2170--Sep. 18, 2019: A letter from the Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, 
transmitting the Administration's proposed rule--Implementation 
of the Current Expected Credit Losses Methodology for 
Allowances, Related Adjustments to the Tier 1/Tier 2 Capital 
Rule, and Conforming Amendments (RIN: 3052-AD36) received 
September 5, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2227--Sep. 24, 2019: A letter from the PRAO Branch 
Chief, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Food Distribution 
Program on Indian Reservations: Revisions to the Administrative 
Match Requirement [FNS-2019-0031] (RIN: 0584-AE74) received 
September 10, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2310--Sep. 26, 2019: A letter from the Farm Production 
and Conservation Business Center, Commodity Credit Corporation/
Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
the Department's final rule--Agriculture Risk Coverage and 
Price Loss Coverage Programs [Doc. ID: FSA-2019-0008] (RIN: 
0650-AI45) received September 17, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2448--Oct. 4, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service; Livestock and Poultry Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Amendments to the Regulations Governing Meats, Prepared 
Meats, and Meat Products (Grading, Certification, and 
Standards) [No. AMS-LP-16-0080] received September 25, [2019], 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2519--Oct. 11, 2019: A letter from the FPAC-BC, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Agricultural Disaster Indemnity Programs [Doc. ID: FSA-
2019-0012] (RIN: 0560-AI52) received October 2, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2520--Oct. 11, 2019: A letter from the PRAO Branch 
Chief, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Delayed 
Implementation of Grains Ounce Equivalents in the Child and 
Adult Care Food Program [FNS-2019-0005] (RIN: 0584-AE65) 
received October 2, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2521--Oct. 11, 2019: A letter from the Director, 
Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department 
of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection [Doc. No.: FSIS-
2016-0017] (RIN: 0583-AD62) received October 2, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2576--Oct. 15, 2019: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Position Limits and Position 
Accountability for Security Futures Products (RIN: 3038-AE61) 
received October 3, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2577--Oct. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Redistricting and 
Reapportionment of Producer Districts [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-19-
0011; SC19-966-2 FR] received October 3, 2019, to the Committee 
on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2578--Oct. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Almonds Grown in California; Amendments to Marketing 
Order 981 [AMS-SC-18-0018; SC18-981-3] received October 3, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2579--Oct. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Promotion and Economics Division, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Softwood Lumber 
Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry 
Information Order; Change in Membership, Nominations, 
Procedures, and Continuance Referenda Period [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-
19-0015] received October 3, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2580--Oct. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Promotion and Economics Division, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Processed Raspberry 
Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Termination [Doc. 
No.: AMS-SC-19-0047] received October 3, 2019, to the Committee 
on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2633--Oct. 16, 2019: A letter from the General 
Counsel, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
Administration's proposed rule--Margin and Capital Requirements 
for Covered Swap Entities (RIN: 3052-AD38) received October 2, 
2019, jointly to the Committees on Agriculture and Financial 
Services.
    E.C. 2635--Oct. 17, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Specialty Crops Program, Specialty Crops Inspection Division, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--U.S. Standards for 
Grades of Apples [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0055, SC-18-330] received 
October 15, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2636--Oct. 17, 2019: A letter from the Assistant 
General Counsel, MRFSPD, Office of the General Counsel, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Rules of Practice and Procedure Governing Formal 
Rulemaking Proceedings Instituted by the Secretary received 
October 15, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2637--Oct. 17, 2019: A letter from the PRAO Branch 
Chief, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--The Emergency Food 
Assistance Program: Implementation of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018 [FNS-2019-0013] (RIN: 0584-AE73) 
received October 15, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2680--Oct. 21, 2019: A letter from the Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, 
transmitting the Administration's notification of its 2019 
compensation program adjustments, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2693--Oct. 21, 2019: A letter from the Director, 
OCFO--Transparency and Accountability Division, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension [0505-AA17] received 
October 10, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2754--Oct. 24, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agriculture Marketing Services, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; 
Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2018-19 Crop Year and 
Revision of Grower Diversion Requirements for Tart Cherries 
[Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0083; SC19-930-1 FR] received October 22, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2829--Oct. 31, 2019: A letter from the Director RMD, 
RD Innovation Center, Rural Development, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Rural 
Development Environmental Regulation for Rural Infrastructure 
[RUS-18-Agency-0005, RBS-18-None-0029, RHS-18-None-0026] (RIN: 
0572-AC44) received October 30, 2019, jointly to the Committees 
on Agriculture and Financial Services.
    E.C. 2881--Nov. 12, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Program, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Establishment of a Milk Donation Reimbursement Program [Doc. 
No.: AMS-DA-19-0001] (RIN: 0581-AD87) received November 7, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2910--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Program, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Federal 
Milk Marketing Orders--Amending the Class I Skim Milk Price 
Formula; Correction [Doc. No.: AMS-DA-18-0096] received 
November 7, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2911--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Program, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Federal 
Milk Marketing Orders--Amending the Class I Skim Milk Price 
Formula [Doc. No.: AMS-DA-18-0096] received November 7, 2019, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2912--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Federal Grain Inspection 
Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's direct final rule--Removal of Specific Fee 
Reference [Doc. No.: AMS-FGIS-18-0063] received November 7, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2913--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
temporary rule--Olives Grown in California; Establish 
Procedures To Meet Via Electronic Communications [Doc. No.: 
AMS-SC-18-0061; SC18-932-1 FR] received November 7, 2019, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2914--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Change in Committee 
Structure for Processed Pears [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0078; SC19-
927-1 FR] received November 7, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2915--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Cranberries Grown in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode 
Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, 
Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of 
New York; Amendment to Marketing Order 929 and Referendum Order 
[Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0017; SC18-929-3 FR] received November 7, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2916--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Onions Grown in South Texas; Order Amending Marketing 
Order 959 [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-17-0067; SC17-959-4] received 
November 7, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2917--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Legislative and Regulatory 
Review, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Reorganization and Transfer of 
Regulations [Doc. No.: AMS-FGIS-18-0073 FR] received November 
7, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2918--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Program, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--National 
Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard [Doc. No.: AMS-TM-17-
0050] (RIN: 0581-AD54) received November 7, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2919--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Livestock and Poultry Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information; 
Beef Promotion and Research; Amendments To Allow Redirection of 
State Assessments to the National Program [No.: AMS-LPS-13-
0083] (RIN: 0581-AD49) received November 7, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2920--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment 
Percentages for the 2019-2020 Marketing Year [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-
18-0084; SC19-985-1 FR] received November 7, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2921--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the 
Handling Regulations for Area No. 2 [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0067; 
SC18-948-2 FR] received November 7, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2922--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
Produced in the Far West; Increased Assessment Rate [Doc. No.: 
AMS-SC-19-0026; SC19-985-2 FR] received November 7, 2019, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2923--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Livestock and Poultry Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Voluntary Grading of Meats, Prepared Meats, Meat 
Products, Shell Eggs, Poultry Products, and Rabbit Products 
[Doc. No.: AMS-LP-18-0095] received November 7, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2924--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Pecans Grown in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, 
California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, 
Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South 
Carolina, and Texas; Revision of Reporting Requirements [Doc. 
No.: AMS-SC-18-0019; SC18-986-1 FR] received November 7, 2019, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2925--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Director, 
Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department 
of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Eligibility of Thailand To Export Siluriformes Fish and Fish 
Products to the United States [Doc. No.: FSIS-2018-0031] (RIN: 
0583-AD74) received November 6, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2926--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Director 
Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department 
of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Eligibility of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Export 
Siluriformes Fish and Fish Products to the United States [Doc. 
No.: FSIS-2018-0029] (RIN: 0583-AD74) received November 6, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2927--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Director, 
Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department 
of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Eligibility of the People's Republic of China To Export 
Siluriformes Fish and Fish Products to the United States [Doc. 
No.: FSIS-2018-0030] (RIN: 0583-AD73) received November 6, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2928--Nov. 13, 2019: A letter from the Department of 
Agriculture, Specialty Crops Program, Specialty Crops 
Inspection Division, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
the Department's final rule--Removal of U.S. Grade Standards 
[Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0081, SC-19-329] received November 7, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2956--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Program, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Reauthorization of Dairy Forward Pricing Program [Doc. No.: 
AMS-DA-18-0097] received November 7, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2957--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, National Organic Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--National Organic Program; Amendments to the National List 
of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (Crops, Livestock and 
Handling) [Doc. No.: AMS-NOP-14-0079; NOP-14-05] (RIN: 0581-
AD60) received November 7, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2958--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Department of 
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops 
Program, transmitting the Department's final rule--Sweet Onions 
Grown in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeast Washington and 
Northeast Oregon; Amendments to Marketing Order 956 [Doc. No.: 
AMS-SC-18-0028; SC-18-956-1] received November 7, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2959--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
Produced in the Far West; Revision of the Salable Quantity and 
Allotment Percentage for Class 3 (Native) Spearmint Oil for the 
2018-2019 Marketing Year [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-17-0073; SC18-985-1A 
FR] received November 7, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2960--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Olives Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate 
[Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0105; SC19-932-1 FR] received November 7, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2961--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in 
Florida and Imported Grapefruit; Change in Grade and Size 
Requirements [Doc. [No.]: AMS-SC-18-0046, SC-18-905-3 FR] 
November 7, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2962--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, 
California; Increased Assessment Rate [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-
0058; SC18-987-1 FR] received November 7, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2963--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; 
Increased Assessment Rate [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0069; SC18-989-1 
FR] received November 7, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2964--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in 
Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0065, 
SC18-905-4 FR] November 7, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2965--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Irish Potatoes Grown in Southeastern States; Termination 
of Marketing Order 953 [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0037; SC18-953-1 
FR] received November 7, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2966--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
National Organic Program, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--National Organic 
Program: Amendments to the National List of Allowed and 
Prohibited Substances for 2017 NOSB Recommendations (Livestock 
and Handling) [Doc. No.: AMS-NOP-17-0080; NOP-17-09] (RIN: 
0581-AD78) received November 7, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2967--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Specialty Crops Program, Promotion and Economics Division, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information 
Order; Reallocation of Council Membership [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-
0009] received November 7, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 2968--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Specialty Crops Program, Promotion and Economics Division, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and 
Information Order; Change in Membership and Nominations [Doc. 
No.: AMS-SC-18-0072] received November 7, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2969--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Specialty Crops Program, Promotion and Economics Division, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information 
Order; Termination of Assessments [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0093] 
November 7, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2970--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Specialty Crops Program, Promotion and Economics Division, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Mango Promotion, Research and Information Order; 
Amendment To Include Frozen Mangos [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-17-0002] 
November 7, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2971--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Specialty Crops Program, Promotion and Economics Division, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer 
Education and Industry Information Order; Change in Membership 
[Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0016] November 7, 2019, to the Committee 
on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2972--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Specialty Crops Program, Specialty Crops Inspection Division, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
Affirmation of interim rule as final rule--Removal of U.S. 
Grade Standards [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0081, SC-19-329] November 
7, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2973--Nov. 15, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Specialty Crops Program, Specialty Crops Inspection Division, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Other Products Inspection, 
Certification and Standards and Processed Fruits and 
Vegetables, Processed Products Thereof, and Certain Other 
Processed Food Products; Removal of Power of Attorney and Other 
Administrative Changes [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-16-0106] November 7, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2976--Nov. 18, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
interim final rule--Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production 
Program [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-19-0042; SC19-990-2 IR] received 
November 7, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 2977--Nov. 18, 2019: A letter from the Director, 
Issuances Staff, Office of Policy and Program Development, Food 
Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Eligibility of the 
People's Republic of China (PRC) To Export to the United States 
Poultry Products From Birds Slaughtered in the PRC [Doc. No.: 
FSIS-2016-0002] (RIN: 0583-AD64) received November 12, 2019, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3006--Nov. 19, 2019: A letter from the FPAC-BC, 
Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's interim rule--Conservation 
Stewardship Program (CSP) Interim Rule [Doc. No.: NRCS-2019-
0020] (RIN: 0578-AA67) received November 13, 2019, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3052--Nov. 21, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Modification of Handling 
Regulations [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-18-0075; SC19-966-1 FR] received 
November 20, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3053--Nov. 21, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
National Organic Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--National Organic Program; Amendments to the National List 
of Allowed and Prohibited Substances per April 2018 NOSB 
Recommendations (Crops and Handling) [Doc. No.: AMS-NOP-18-
0051; NOP-18-02] (RIN: 0581 AD80) received November 20, 2019, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3054--Nov. 21, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Cotton and Tobacco Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's direct 
final rule--Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting 
Supplemental Assessment on Imports (2019 Amendments) [Doc. No.: 
AMS-CN-19-0007] received November 20, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 3122--Nov. 26, 2019: A letter from the Board Chairman 
and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, 
transmitting the Administration's Fiscal Year 2020 Proposed 
Budget and Performance Plan, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1115(b); 
Public Law 111-352, Sec. 3; (124 Stat. 3867); jointly to the 
Committees on Agriculture and Oversight and Reform.
    E.C. 3126--Nov. 29, 2019: A letter from the Board Chairman 
and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, 
transmitting the 2018 Annual Report on the Farm Credit 
Administration; jointly to the Committees on Agriculture and 
Oversight and Reform.
    E.C. 3127--Dec. 3, 2019: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Swine Health Protection Act; Amendments to Garbage 
Feeding Regulations [Doc. No.: APHIS-2018-0067] (RIN: 0579-
AE50) received November 25, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 3158--Dec. 4, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Dried Prunes Produced in California; Decreased Assessment 
Rate [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-19-0056; SC19-993-1 FR] received 
December 2, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3159--Dec. 4, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Almonds Grown in California; Revisions to the Accepted 
User Program Requirements and New Information Collection [Doc. 
No.: AMS-SC-18-0099; SC19-981-1 FR] received December 2, 2019, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3187--Dec. 5, 2019: A letter from the Director, 
Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department 
of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Publication Method for Lists of Foreign Countries Eligible To 
Export Meat, Poultry, or Egg Products to the United States 
[Doc. No.: FSIS-2018-0027] (RIN: 0583-AD72) received December 
2, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3297--Dec. 13, 2019: A letter from the Deputy 
Secretary of the Commission, Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rules--
Registration and Compliance Requirements for Commodity Pool 
Operators and Commodity Trading Advisors: Registered Investment 
Companies, Business Development Companies, and Definition of 
Reporting Person (RIN: 3038-AE-76-P) received December 11, 
2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3298--Dec. 13, 2019: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Registration and Compliance 
Requirements for Commodity Pool Operators (CPOs) and Commodity 
Trading Advisors: Family Offices and Exempt CPOs (RIN: 3038-
AE76) received December 11, 2019, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 3299--Dec. 13, 2019: A letter from the PRAO Branch 
Chief, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's Major final rule--Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirements for Able-Bodied 
Adults Without Dependents [FNS-2018-0004] (RIN: 0584-AE57) 
received December 11, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3302--Dec. 14, 2019: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Sweet Cherries 
Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Decreased 
Assessment Rate [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-19-0049; SC19-923-1 FR] 
received December 11, 2019, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3514--Jan. 13, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Public Rulemaking Procedures (RIN: 
3038-AE90) received January 8, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 3539--Jan. 14, 2020: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Science and Technology Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Regulations and Procedures Under the Plant Variety 
Protection Act [Doc. No.: AMS-ST-19-004] received January 13, 
2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3540--Jan. 14, 2020: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Apricots Grown 
in Designated Counties in Washington; Increased Assessment Rate 
[Doc. No.: AMS-SC-19-0048; SC16-922-1 FR] received January 13, 
2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3541--Jan. 14, 2020: A letter from the FPAC-BC, 
Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's Major interim rule--Agricultural 
Conservation Easement Program [Doc. No.: NRCS-2019-0006] (RIN: 
0578-AA66) received January 13, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 3542--Jan. 14, 2020: A letter from the FPAC-BC, 
Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's Major interim rule--Environmental 
Quality Incentives Program [Doc. No.: NRCS-2019-0009] (RIN: 
0578-AA68) received January 13, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 3543--Jan. 14, 2020: A letter from the Administrator, 
Livestock and Poultry Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's direct 
final rule--Beef Promotion and Research Rules and Regulations 
[Doc. No.: AMS-LP-19-0054] received January 13, 2020, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3544--Jan. 14, 2020: A letter from the Director, 
Regulations Management Division, Rural Development Innovation 
Center, Rural Development, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Advanced Biofuel 
Payment Program (RIN: 0570-AA75) received January 13, 2020, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3652--Jan. 28, 2020: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
interpretive rule--User Fees for Agricultural Quarantine and 
Inspection Services [Doc. No.: APHIS-2013-0021] (RIN: 0579-
AD77) received January 17, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 3678--Jan. 30, 2020: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Approval of Laboratories To Conduct Official Testing; 
Consolidation of Regulations [Doc. No.: APHIS-2016-0054] (RIN: 
0579-AE46) received January 28, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 3826--Feb. 13, 2020: A letter from the Board Chairman 
and CEO, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
Administration's Fiscal Year 2021 Proposed Budget and 
Performance Plan, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1115(b); Public Law 
111-352, Sec. 3; (124 Stat. 3867); jointly to the Committees on 
Agriculture and Oversight and Reform.
    E.C. 3857--Feb. 25, 2020: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Nomenclature Changes; 
Technical Amendment [Doc. No.: AMS-LRRS-19-0099] received 
February 18, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3858--Feb. 25, 2020: A letter from the Regulatory 
Officer, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (RIN: 0551-
AA98) received February 20, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 3859--Feb. 25, 2020: A letter from the Regulatory 
Officer, Foreign Agriculture Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Foreign 
Market Development Program (RIN: 0551-AA96) received February 
20, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3860--Feb. 25, 2020: A letter from the Regulatory 
Officer, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Market 
Access Program (RIN: 0551-AA97) received February 20, 2020, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3861--Feb. 25, 2020: A letter from the Regulatory 
Officer, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Emerging 
Markets Program (RIN: 0551-AA95) received February 20, 2020, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3906--Feb. 27, 2020: A letter from the Management 
Analyst, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Conveyance of Small 
Tracts (RIN: 0596-AD40) received February 14, 2020, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3936--Feb. 28, 2020: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Federal Grain Inspection 
Services, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Fees for Rice Inspection Services and 
Removal of Specific Fee References [Doc. No.: AMS-FGIS-18-0088] 
(RIN: 0581-AD85) received February 25, 2020, to the Committee 
on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3937--Feb. 28, 2020: A letter from the Director, 
Regulations Management Team, Rural Development, Rural Utilities 
Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's interim Major final rule--Rural Broadband Loans, 
Loan/Grant Combinations, and Loan Guarantees [Doc. No.: RUS-19-
Telecom-0003] (RIN: 0572-AC46) received February 26, 2020, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3938--Feb. 28, 2020: A letter from the FPAC-BC, 
Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's interim rule--Regional 
Conservation Partnership Program [Doc. No.: NRCS-2019-0012] 
(RIN: 0578-AA70) received February 26, 2020, to the Committee 
on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3939--Feb. 28, 2020: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--National Veterinary Accreditation Program [Doc. No.: 
APHIS-2017-0065] (RIN: 0579-AE40) received February 26, 2020, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 3940--Feb. 28, 2020: A letter from the General 
Counsel, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
Administration's proposed rule--Amortization Limits (RIN: 3052-
AC92) received February 26, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    E.C. 4037--Mar. 5, 2020: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Lacey Act Implementation Plan: De Minimis Exception [Doc. 
No.: APHIS-2013-0055] (RIN: 0579-AD44) received March 3, 2020, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 4066--Mar. 9, 2020: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Establishment of Regulations for the Evaluation and 
Recognition of the Animal Health Status of Compartments [Doc. 
No.: APHIS-2017-0105] (RIN: 0579-AE43) received March 5, 2020, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 4113--Mar. 11, 2020: A letter from the FPAC-BC, 
Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Supplemental 
Agricultural Disaster Assistance Programs [Doc. No.: FSA-2019-
0011] (RIN: 0560-AI50) received March 10, 2020, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 4184--Mar. 27, 2020: A letter from the Director, 
Regulations Management Division, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Servicing of 
Telecommunications Programs Loans for Financially Distressed 
Borrowers (RIN: 0572-AC41) received March 17, 2020, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 4195--Apr. 3, 2020: A letter from the Administrator, 
Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; 
Decreased Assessment Rate [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-19-0091; SC19-930-3 
FR] received March 17, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 4325--May 14, 2020: A letter from the Deputy Secretary 
of the Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Foreign Futures and 
Options Transactions (RIN: 3038-AR86) received April 23, 2020, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 4326--May 14, 2020: A letter from the Director, Office 
of Ethics, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Supplemental Standards of Ethical 
Conduct for Employees of the Department of Agriculture [Doc. 
No.: USDA-2019-0005] (RIN: 3209-AA48) received April 23, 2020, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 4533--Jun. 22, 2020: A letter from the Program 
Analyst, U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Land Uses; Special 
Uses; Streamlining Processing of Communications Use 
Applications (RIN: 0596-AD38) received June 1, 2020, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 4927--Aug. 11, 2020: A letter from the Chief, 
Regulatory Analysis and Development, Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Movement of Certain Genetically 
Engineered Organisms [Doc. No.: APHIS-2018-0034] (RIN: 0579-
AE47) received July 16, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 5010--Aug. 21, 2020: A letter from the Management 
Analyst, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Land Uses; Special 
Uses; Procedures for Operating Plans and Agreements for 
Powerline Facility Maintenance and Vegetation Management Within 
and Abutting the Linear Boundary of a Special Use Authorization 
for a Powerline Facility (RIN: 0596-AD36) received July 23, 
2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 5075--Aug. 25, 2020: A letter from the Chief, APHIS 
Regulatory Analysis and Development, Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Animal Welfare; Amendments to 
Licensing Provisions and to Requirements for Dogs [Doc. No.: 
APHIS-2017-0062] (RIN: 0579-AE35) received July 16, 2020, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    E.C. 5249--Sep. 14, 2020: A letter from the Chairman, Farm 
Credit System Insurance Corporation, transmitting the 
Corporation's annual report for calendar year 2019; to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5410--Oct. 6, 2020:\3\ A letter from the Inspector 
General, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's investigative report of the Forest Service (FS) 
fatality that occurred in the Frog Fire in Modoc County, 
California, on July 30, 2015, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2270c; 
Public Law 107-203, Sec. 2; (116 Stat. 744); to the Committee 
on Agriculture.
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    EC-5440--Oct. 16, 2020: A letter from the Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, 
transmitting the Administration's notification of its 2020 
compensation program adjustments, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
1833b(a); Public Law 101-73, Sec. 1206(a); (103 Stat. 523); to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5483--Oct. 23, 2020: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Brucellosis and Bovine Tuberculosis: Importation of 
Cattle and Bison [Doc. No.: APHIS-2011-0044] (RIN: 0579-AD65) 
received October 13, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5484--Oct. 23, 2020: A letter from the General Counsel, 
Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
final rule--District Financial Reporting (RIN: 3052-AD37) 
received October 13, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5485--Oct. 23, 2020: A letter from the General Counsel, 
Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
final rule--Amortization Limits (RIN: 3052-AC92) received 
October 13, 2020, the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5613--Nov. 17, 2020: A letter from the Deputy Director, 
Legislative Affairs, Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary 
Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting 
the Commission's Major final rule--Capital Requirements of Swap 
Dealers and Major Swap Participants (RIN: 3038-AD54) received 
November 16, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5614--Nov. 17, 2020: A letter from the Chief of Staff, 
Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight, Commodity 
Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission's Major 
final rule--Prohibitions and Restrictions on Proprietary 
Trading and Certain Interests in, and Relationships With, Hedge 
Funds and Private Equity Funds (RIN: 3038-AE93) received 
November 16, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5615--Nov. 17, 2020: A letter from the Administrator, 
Regulations Management Division, Rural Development Innovation 
Center, Rural Development--RBCS, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's Major interim final rule--
Guaranteed Loanmaking and Servicing Regulations [Doc. No.: RBS-
20-BUSINESS-0016] (RIN: 0570-AB07) received November 16, 2020, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5629--Nov. 18, 2020: A letter from the Administrator, 
Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Egg Products 
Inspection Regulations [Doc. No.: FSIS-2005-0015] (RIN: 0583-
AC58) received November 16, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5672--Nov. 27, 2020: A letter from the Management 
Analyst, Business Office, Forest Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Conveyance of Small Tracts (RIN: 0596-AD41) received November 
4, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5673--Nov. 27, 2020: A letter from the Secretary of the 
Commission, Commodities Futures Trading Commission, 
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Post-Trade Name Give-
Up on Swap Execution Facilities (RIN: 3038-AE79) received 
November 4, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5674--Nov. 27, 2020: A letter from the Secretary of the 
Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting 
the Commission's final rules--Registration and Compliance 
Requirements for Commodity Pool Operators and Commodity Trading 
Advisors: Prohibiting Exemptions Under Regulation 4.13 on 
Behalf of Persons Subject to Certain Statutory 
Disqualifications (RIN: 3038-AE76) received November 4, 2020, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5728--Dec. 3, 2020: A letter from the Inspector General, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
investigative report of the three Forest Service (FS) 
fatalities that occurred during the Twisp River Fire outside of 
Twisp, Washington on August 19, 2015, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 
2270c; Public Law 107-203, Sec. 2; (116 Stat. 744); to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5729--Dec. 3, 2020: A letter from the Commissioner, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting a report of 
the Climate--Related Market Risk Subcommittee, Market Risk 
Advisory Committee entitled ``Managing Climate Risk in the U.S. 
Financial System''; to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5730--Dec. 3, 2020: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary 
Provisions [Doc. No.: APHIS-2018-0062] (RIN: 0579-AE49) 
received November 4, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5731--Dec. 3, 2020: A letter from the Regulations 
Management Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Rural 
Development--Rural Utilities Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Request 
for comments on Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) (RIN: 0572-
AC45) received November 16, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5732--Dec. 3, 2020: A letter from the Regulations 
Management Division, Rural Development--Innovation Center, 
Rural Business Cooperative Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Biorefinery, 
Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing 
Assistance Program [Doc. No.: RBS-20-BUSINESS-0015] (RIN: 0570-
AA73) received November 16, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5733--Dec. 3, 2020: A letter from the Director, 
Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Tolerance Crop 
Grouping Program V [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0766; FRL-10015-19] (RIN: 
2070-AJ28) received November 16, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5734--Dec. 3, 2020: A letter from the Board Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, 
transmitting the 2019 annual report of the Farm Credit 
Administration; to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5782--Dec. 4, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's interim final rule--Margin Requirements for 
Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants 
[RIN: 3038-AF02] received November 4, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5783--Dec. 4, 2020: A letter from the Deputy Director, 
Legislative Affairs, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
transmitting the Commission's Major final rule--Position Limits 
for Derivatives (RIN: 3038-AD99) received December 2, 2020, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5818--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, 
Division of Market Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Retail 
Commodity Transactions Regarding Certain Digital Assets (RIN: 
3038-AE62) received November 4, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5819--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Margin Requirements for Uncleared 
Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants (RIN: 3038-
AE89) received November 4, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5820--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Margin Requirements for Uncleared 
Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants (RIN: 3038-
AE77) received November 4, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5821--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Exemption from the Swap Clearing 
Requirement for Certain Affiliated Entities--Alternative 
Compliance Frameworks for Anti-Evasionary Measures (RIN: 3038-
AE92) received November 4, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5822--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Privacy of Consumer Financial 
Information (RIN: 3038-AE91) received November 4, 2020, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5823--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures [Trading] Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Cross-Border Application of the 
Registration Thresholds and Certain Requirements Applicable to 
Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants (RIN: 3038-AE84) 
received November 4, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5824--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Regulations 
Management Division, Rural Development--Innovation Center, 
Rural Development Agencies--RBCS-RHS and RUS, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Special 
Authority To Enable Funding of Broadband and Smart Utility 
Facilities Across Select Rural Development Programs [Doc. Nos.: 
RUS-20-TELECOM-0022] (RIN: 0572-AC50) received November 16, 
2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5825--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Congressional 
Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Agency's final 
rule--Deregulation of Pine Shoot Beetle [Doc. No.: APHIS-2016-
0065] (RIN: 0579-AE41) received November 4, 2020, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5826--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Deputy 
Administrator for Policy Support, Food and Nutrition Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Implementation of 
the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 [FNS-2019-0006] (RIN: 
0584-AE66) received November 16, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5827--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Deputy 
Administrator for Policy Support, Food and Nutrition Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Pandemic 
Electronic Benefits Transfer (PEBT) Integrity [FNS-2020-0028] 
(RIN: 0584-AE80) received November 16, 2020, to the Committee 
on Agriculture.
    EC-5828--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Director, 
Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pesticides; 
Agricultural Worker Protection Standard; Revision of the 
Application Exclusion Zone Requirements [EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0543; 
FRL-10016-03] (RIN: 2070-AK49) received November 4, 2020, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5829--Dec. 7, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, U.S. 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Registration With Alternative 
Compliance for Non-U.S. Derivatives Clearing Organizations 
(RIN: 3038-AE87) received November 16, 2020, to the Committee 
on Agriculture.
    EC-5883--Dec. 8, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's joint final rule--Customer Margin Rules Relating 
to Security Futures (RIN: 3038-AE88) received December 2, 2020, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5928--Dec. 9, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Swap Data Recordkeeping and Reporting 
Requirements (RIN: 3038-AE31) received December 2, 2020, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5929--Dec. 9, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Amendments to Regulations Relating to 
Certain Swap Data Repository and Data Reporting Requirements 
(RIN: 3038-AE32) received December 2, 2020, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5930--Dec. 9, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
Commission's final rule--Real-Time Public Reporting 
Requirements (RIN: 3038-AE60) received December 2, 2020, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5931--Dec. 9, 2020: A letter from the Deputy 
Administrator for Policy Support, Food and Nutrition Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Child Nutrition Programs: Rescission of Milk, Whole 
Grains, and Sodium Flexibilities: Notice of Vacatur [FNS-2020-
0037] (RIN: 0584-AE84) received December 2, 2020, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5932--Dec. 9, 2020: A letter from the Secretary, 
Division of Clearing and Risk; Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Swap 
Clearing Requirement Exemptions (RIN: 3038-AE33) received 
December 2, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-6009--Dec. 28, 2020: A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 
Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight, Commodity 
Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
rule--Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers 
and Major Swap Participants (RIN: 3038-AF06) received December 
16, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-6010--Dec. 28, 2020: A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 
Division of Market Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
Electronic Trading Risk Principles (RIN: 3038-AF04) received 
December 16, 2020, to the Committee on Agriculture.

                b. statutory reports and special reports

    House Budget Committee: Letter regarding the Statutory Pay-
As-You-Go Act (PAYGO). February 4, 2019.
    USDA: 2016 Report to Congress describing the activities of 
the Dairy and Fluid Milk Promotion Programs, in accordance with 
the Dairy Product Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4514) and 
the Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6407). February 
22, 2019.
    IRS: Letter from IRS Commissioner Charles P. Rettig 
responding to Chairman Peterson's letter to the IRS dated 
February 21, 2019, asking for relief from additions to tax for 
farmers who underpaid their estimated income tax. March 1, 
2019.
    USDOC: Report to Congress on the export licensing actions 
taken by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and 
Security relating to exports and reexports of agricultural 
commodities to Cuba from October 1 through December 31, 2018 as 
required by Section 906(b) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and 
Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (TSRA) (Title IX of P.L. 106-
387). March 1, 2019.
    NRLA: Letter from the National Rural Lenders Association to 
the Chairman listing priority issues for consideration by 
Congress in 2019. March 5, 2019.
    FCA: Agency's proposed budget and performance plan for 
Fiscal Year 2020. March 11, 2019.
    FCA: Letter regarding the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) 
working together with the Board of Governors of the Federal 
Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal 
Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Federal Housing Finance 
Agency (collectively with the FCA, the ``prudential 
regulators'') to enact regulations that implement sections 
731(e) and 764(e) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and 
Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act). March 11, 2019.
    USDA: Report by the Risk Management Agency as required by 
Section 508(a)(6)(B) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act entitled 
``Specialty Crop Report''. March 18, 2019.
    FCA: 2018 Annual Report required under the Notification and 
Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 
(No FEAR Act) summarizing many of FCA's advancements in 
incorporating equal employment opportunity in the performance 
of its mission to serve U.S. agriculture and rural America 
during the 2018 Fiscal Year. March 29, 2019.
    FCSIC: 2018 Annual Report of the Farm Credit System 
Insurance Corporation (FCSIC) required under the Notification 
and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 
2002 (No FEAR Act) during Fiscal Year 2018. March 29, 2019.
    USDA: 2017 annual report to Congress on factors that affect 
the export of specialty crops, in accordance with Section 3203 
of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. April 16, 
2019.
    USDOS: Report on Efforts by Mexico to Meet its Treaty 
Deliveries of Water to the Rio Grande, in accordance with the 
Treaty between the United States and Mexico, and in accordance 
with the requirement set forth in Section 12310 of the 
Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79) and consistent with 
section 7019(e) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, 
and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Div. F, P.L. 
116-6) and Senate Report 115-282. April 19, 2019.
    USAID and USDA: The U.S. International Food Assistance 
Report FY 2017 required by Section 407 of the Food for Peace 
Act, as amended by Section 3010 of the Agricultural Act of 
2014. April 26, 2019.
    EPA: Fiscal Year 2018 annual report prepared in accordance 
with Section 203 of the Notification and Federal Employee 
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), 
P.L. 107-174. May 1, 2019.
    USDA: 2017 Packers and Stockyards Division Annual Report 
that provides information responsive to the requirement in the 
Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended. May 16, 2019.
    USDA: Report to Congress on the USDA Local and Regional 
Food Aid Procurement Program, in accordance with Section 3206 
of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, as amended 
by Section 3311 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. May 
20, 2019.
    FCA: Semiannual report prepared by the Inspector General of 
the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) for the period of October 
1, 2018 through March 31, 2019, pursuant to section 5 of the 
Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended. May 20, 2019.
    DOI: Interior estimate of anticipated wildfire suppression 
costs for each fiscal year (FY) during the first weeks of 
March, May, and July as required by the Federal Land 
Assistance, Management, and Enhancement (FLAME) Act of 2009 
(Title V of Division A of P.L. 111-88). Second forecast of FY 
2019 submitted. May 21, 2019.
    USAID: Report on international food-assistance programs for 
Fiscal Year 2018 as required by Section 407 of the Food for 
Peace Act, as amended by Section 3112 of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018. May 31, 2019.
    USAID: Semiannual report prepared the by the Office of 
Inspector General at the USAID for the period of October 31, 
2018, to March 31, 2019. May 31, 2019. (need report)
    DOI: Interior estimate of anticipated wildfire suppression 
costs for each fiscal year (FY) during the first weeks of 
March, May, and July as required by the Federal Land 
Assistance, Management, and Enhancement (FLAME) Act of 2009 
(Title V of Division A of P.L. 111-88). Third forecast of FY 
2019 submitted. June 13, 2019.
    USDA: Report to examining the effects of a potential 
research and promotion program on the natural stone industry as 
directed by Section 12613 of the Agricultural Improvement Act 
of 2018 (P.L. 115-334) June 26, 2019.
    USDA: Annual report required by Section 4022 of the 
Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79 on Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) pilot 
projects. June 26, 2019. (need report)
    GAO: Pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United 
States Code, a report on a major rule promulgated by the USDA 
Farm Service Agency (FSA), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) 
entitled ``Dairy Margin Coverage Program and Dairy Indemnity 
Payment Program''. July 8, 2019.
    FCSIC: Annual report for calendar year 2018 of the Farm 
Credit System Insurance Corporation in accordance with section 
5.64 of the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as amended. July 9, 2019.
    USDA: Letter from USDA responding to the Chairman's letter 
concerning the transfer of operations and oversight of the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture's Forest Service Job Corps Civilian 
Conservation Centers (CCC) to the U.S. Department of Labor 
(DOL). July 9, 2019.
    AAF: Letter from the Alberta Minister of Agriculture and 
Forestry concerning Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) and 
USMCA. July 15, 2019.
    USDA: Report, as required by Section 2409 of the 
Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 and prepared by the 
Natural Resources Conservation Service, providing the number of 
wetlands with an area not more than 1 acre delineated in North 
Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa during Fiscal Years 
2014 through 2018. July 18, 2019.
    USDA: Report required by Section 1613 of the Farm Security 
and Rural Investment Act of 2002 requiring the Secretary of 
Agriculture to submit an Equitable Relief Report by February 1 
of each year to the House Committee on Agriculture and the 
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. July 
19, 2019.
    USDA: Report to Congress on factors that affect the export 
of specialty crops, in accordance with Section 203 of the 
Agricultural Trade Act of 1978, as amended by the Agricultural 
Improvement Act of 2019. July 23, 2019.
    DOI: Estimate of anticipated wildfire suppression costs for 
each fiscal year during the first weeks of March, May, and 
July, as required by the Federal Land Assistance Management and 
Enhancement (FLAME) Act of 2009 (Title V of Division A of P.L. 
111-88). July 23, 2019.
    FCA: Proposed amendments to title 12, chapter VI of the 
Code of Federal Regulations as promulgated by the FCA. July 24, 
2019. (Note to file: The letter is dated incorrectly July 24, 
2018. Based on staff initials it was received May 8, 2019.)
    USDA: Joint report on Wildfire, Insect Infestation, and 
Disease Prevention on Federal Land developed by the USDA Forest 
Service with input from the U.S. Department of Interior, as 
required in Section 8706 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 
2018 (Public Law 115-1072). July 31, 2019.
    USDOC: Report to Congress on the export licensing actions 
taken by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry (BIS) 
relating to exports and reexports of agricultural commodities 
to Cuba from April 1 through June 30, 2019, per Section 7205(b) 
of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 
2000 (TSRA), 22 U.S.C. 7201-7211. August 1, 2019.
    GAO: Report to Congress pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of 
title 5, U.S. Code, on a major rule promulgated by USDA's 
Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) entitled ``Civil Penalties'' 
(RIN: 0560-AI51) related to Trade Mitigation Program. August 
12, 2019.
    USDA: Letter from USDA's Forest Service transmitting a 
response to the requirement in the Forest Service Facility 
Realignment and Enhancement Act, enacted on August 2, 2005 as 
Title V of the FY 2006 Interior and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act (P.L. 109-54). August 12, 2019.
    FCA: Proposed amendments to title 12, chapter VI of the 
Code of Federal Regulations to amend its investment regulations 
to allow Farm Credit System (FCS) associations to purchase and 
hold the portion of certain loans that non-FCS lenders 
originate and sell in the secondary market, and that the USDA 
unconditionally guarantees or insures as to the timely payment 
of principal and interest. August 14, 2019.
    FCA: Proposed amendments to title 12, chapter VI of the 
Code of Federal Regulations on a proposal to address changes to 
our capital and other regulations, including certain regulatory 
disclosure requirements, in response to recent changes in the 
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. August 14, 2019.
    DOI: Biennial report for the period October 1, 2014-
September 30, 2016 submitted under 906(c) of the Trade 
Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (the 
``Act'') discussing the operation of the licensing system set 
forth in 906(a)(1) of the Act with respect to the exportation 
of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to 
Iran and Sudan. August 15, 2019.
    USDA: Report in response to the Agricultural Improvement 
Act of 2018, Section 7607 of the Act, ``Collection of Data 
Relating to the Size and Location of Dairy Farms,'' calls for 
an update of the ERS report ``Profits, Costs, and the Changing 
Structure of Dairy Farming.'' August 15, 2019.
    Congress of the United States: Letter from lead sponsors 
Earl Blumenauer (OR), Vern Buchanan (FL), Brad Sherman (CA), 
and Tony Cardenas (CA) of the Parity in Animal Cruelty 
Enforcement (PACE) Act which was included in the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334) supporting 
implementation of this provision on the timetable directed in 
the statute. August 15, 2019.
    IAC: Letter from the Intertribal Agriculture Council 
regarding Ag Credit in Indian Country, with a specific focus on 
the Farm Credit System of lenders. August 16, 2019.
    USDA: Letter from USDA regarding a plan to close a Natural 
Resources Conservation Service (NRC) stand-alone field office 
in Mayo, Florida. August 20, 2019.
    FFAR: Strategic plan of the Foundation for Food and 
Agriculture Research (FFAR) as requested by the Agricultural 
Improvement Act of 2018. August 21, 2019.
    USDA: Report to Congress on the importation of live dogs 
into the United States as directed in Title XII, Section 12509, 
of the Agriculture Improvement act of 2018. August 23, 2019.
    USDA: Report from the Office of the Chief Economist on the 
Update of 2019 FSA Acreage Data and FAQs on USDA Acreage. 
August 27, 2019.
    EPA: Charter renewing the Hazardous Waste Electronic 
Manifest System Advisory Board in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 
2. August 28, 2019.
    USDA: Report from the Mountain State Reporter regarding red 
meat production, cattle on feed, poultry slaughter, chicken and 
eggs, and cash receipts. September 2019.
    USDA: Charter renewing the Collaborative Forest Restoration 
Program Technical Advisory Panel in compliance with P.L. 92-
463, the Federal Advisory Committee Act. September 12, 2019.
    EPA: Charter renewing the EPA Science Advisory Board in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 
App 2. September 12, 2019.
    USDA: Charter renewing the Advisory Committee on Beginning 
Farmers and Ranchers in compliance with P.L. 92-463, the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act. September 12, 2019.
    FCA: Joint proposed rule by the Farm Credit Administration, 
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the 
Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance 
Corporation, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency to enact 
regulations that implement sections 731(e) and 764(e) of the 
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and Consumer Protection Act 
(Dodd-Frank Act). September 19, 2019.
    USDA: Food for Progress Report Fiscal Year 2018 in 
accordance with Section 1110 of the Food Security Act of 1985 
(as amended by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018). 
September 20, 2019.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b), a notice from the USDA Forest 
Service of the proposed ``Tract O-920d'' acquisition on the 
Talladega National Forest, Alabama. September 24, 2019.
    GAO: Pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United 
States Code, a report on a major rule promulgated by the USDA 
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), Farm Service Agency 
(FSA), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) entitled 
``Agricultural Disaster Indemnity Programs''. September 25, 
2019.
    USDA: Report describing the executive protection provided 
and related expenditures in accordance with Section 12520 of 
the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 relating to the law 
enforcement authority granted to the Secretary (7 U.S.C. 
2279(k)). September 26, 2019.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b), a notice from the USDA Forest 
Service of the proposed ``Mathis Tract L-134'' acquisition on 
the Sumter National Forest, South Carolina. September 26, 2019.
    FCA: 2018 Annual Report of the Farm Credit Administration 
created in accordance with section 5.17(a)(3) of the Farm 
Credit Act of 1971, as amended (P.L. 92-181). September 26, 
2019.
    USDA: Annual report of civil rights complaints, 
resolutions, and actions for Fiscal Year 2018 for USDA in 
accordance with the requirements of the Food, Conservation, and 
Energy Act of 2008, Section 14010. September 26, 2019.
    USDA: 2019 Conference Transparency Report detailing all 
conference costs of $50,000 or more sponsored or held by USDA 
or attended by USDA employees during the period of July 1, 
2018, through June 30, 2019. September 30, 2019.
    EPA: Charter re-establishing the Children's Health 
Protection Advisory Committee in accordance with the provisions 
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. October 
4, 2019.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b), a notice from the USDA Forest 
Service of the proposed ``Knob Tract'' acquisition on the 
George Washington-Jefferson National Forest, Virginia. October 
9, 2019.
    USDA: Report describing the status and results of 
activities funded under the Natural Resources Conservation 
Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program 
pursuant to Section 2307 of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 
2018 (P.L. 115-334). October 10, 2019.
    USDA: Letter regarding the Agricultural Marketing Service 
responding to a request from the U.S. Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) for information regarding dairy cooperatives and 
independent producers, as well as proprietary milk marketing 
information. October 15, 2019.
    GAO: Pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United 
States Code, a report on a major rule promulgated by the by the 
Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service and Rural 
Utilities Service. October 17, 2019.
    USDA: Charter renewing the Secure Rural Schools Resource 
Advisory Committees in compliance with P.L. 92-463, the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act. October 17, 2019.
    EPA: Charter renewing the Pesticide Program Dialogue 
Committee in accordance with the provisions for the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, U.S.C. App. 2. October 23, 2019.
    USDA: Joint report on Wildfire, Insect Infestation, and 
Disease Prevention on Federal Land, developed by the USDA 
Forest Service, with input from the Department of the Interior, 
as required in Section 8706 of the Agriculture Improvement Act 
of 2019 (P.L. 115-1072). October 29, 2019.
    USDA: 2018 Packers and Stockyards Division Annual Report 
that provides information responsive to the requirement in the 
Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended, that each year 
the USDA submit an annual assessment of cattle and hog 
industries to Congress. October 29, 2019.
    DOI: Estimate of anticipated wildfire suppression costs for 
September 2019 Forecasts for Fiscal Year 2020 as required by 
the Federal Land Assistance Management and Enhancement (FLAME) 
Act of 2009. October 31, 2019.
    USDA: Report to the Committee describing estimates of past 
and future Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments, analysis 
of trade damage caused by retaliatory tariffs and non-tariff 
trade barriers, and accounting of commodity purchases made from 
foreign-owned companies. The report is accordance with Section 
119 of the ``Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health 
Extenders Act of 2019'' (P.L. 116-59). October 31, 2019.
    USDA: U.S. International Food Assistance Report Fiscal Year 
2018 as required by Section 407 of the Food for Peace Act, as 
amended by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. November 1, 
2019.
    USDA: Charter renewing the USDA Advisory Committee on 
Minority Farmers in compliance with P.L. 92-463, the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act. November 6, 2019.
    USDA: World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. 
November 8, 2019.
    GAO: Pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United 
States Code, a report on a major rule promulgated by the USDA 
Agricultural Marketing Service entitled ``Establishment of a 
Domestic Hemp Production Program''. November 12, 2019.
    DOC: Report on the export licensing actions taken by the 
Bureau of Industry and Security relating to exports and 
reexports of agricultural commodities to Cuba from July 1 
through September 30, 2019. November 15, 2019.
    USDA: Report pursuant to House Report 115-1072 accompanying 
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334), as 
directed by the Farm Bill Managers, on a study of several 
guaranteed lending programs of USDA Rural Development. November 
21, 2019.
    USDA: Fiscal Year 2019 Agency Financial Report prepared in 
accordance with the requirements of Office of Management and 
Budget Circular (OMB) No. A-136 ``Financial Reporting 
Requirements,'' Section II ``Performance and Accountability 
Report or Agency Financial Report.'' November 22, 2019.
    USDA: Biannual report describing the number of staff years 
and employees of each agency of the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) from Fiscal Year 2019 through 2023 as 
directed by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, P.L. 115-
334, Section 12506, Report of Personnel. November 22, 2019.
    CBO: Cost estimate for H.R. 4895, the CFTC Reauthorization 
Act of 2019. November 25, 2019.
    GAO: A report on a major rule promulgated by the Department 
of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) entitled 
``Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Interim Rule''. 
November 26, 2019.
    USDA: Letter describing the outreach conducted for the 
Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program prior to, and during the 
2019 sign-up period, that ran from June 17 to September 27, 
2019. November 26, 2019.
    USDA: Draft of the USDA Office of Inspector General (OIG) 
Five-Year Strategic Mission and Diversity and Inclusion Plan 
for Fiscal Years 2020-2024. November 27, 2019.
    USDA: Report that describes the annual disbursements and 
expenditures for each State and the number of organic 
operations served by the National Organic Certification Cost 
Share program. November 27, 2019.
    USDA: Report to Congress from the Forest Service as 
required by Section 202 of the Indian Tribal Energy Development 
and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2017, to establish 
demonstration project to provide woody biomass supply for 
federally recognized Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages, 
or regional or village corporations. November 29, 2019.
    USDA: Pesticide Data Program, annual summary, calendar year 
2018. December 2019.
    USDA: Semiannual Report to Congress, which covers the 6-
month period from April 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019, of USDA 
Office of Inspector General. December 10, 2019.
    USDA: Annual report required by Section 4008 of the 
Agricultural Act of 2018 on the types of incentives approved in 
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under 7 
U.S.C. 2018 (j)--Incentives. December 13, 2019.
    GAO: Pursuant to section 801 (a)(2)(A) of title 5, United 
States Code, a report on a major rule promulgated by the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service entitled 
``Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirements for 
Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents.'' December 16, 2019.
    USDA: Report on the achievements of American farmers, 
rancher, and foresters establishing next-generation energy 
feedstocks using the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). 
December 18, 2019.
    USDA: Final map and perimeter boundary description for the 
Sipsey Fork of the West Fork Wild and Scenic River, in Alabama, 
added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System by Public 
Law 100-547, October 28, 1988. December 19, 2019.
    USDA: Report to Congress and the President as required by 
Section 10111 of the Conference Report for the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018 on plant biostimulants identifying 
potential regulatory, non-regulatory, and legislative 
recommendations to ensure the efficient and appropriate review, 
approval, and uniform national labeling, and availability of 
plant biostimulant products to agricultural producers. December 
20, 2019.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 12103 of the Agricultural 
Improvement Act of 2018 directed the Secretary of Agriculture 
to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing 
a livestock dealer statutory trust. December 20, 2019.
    EPA: Report on behalf of an interagency working group 
consisting of representatives from the USDA, USDOC, USDOI, CEQ, 
and the EPA identifying recommendations and implementation 
plans to improve the consultation process required under 
section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for pesticide 
registration and registration review. December 20, 2019.
    USDA: Report to Congress and the President from the USDA as 
required by Section 10111 of the Conference Report for the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 on plant biostimulants 
identifying potential regulatory, non-regulatory, and 
legislative recommendations to ensure the efficient and 
appropriate review, approval, and uniform national labeling, 
and availability of plant biostimulant products to agricultural 
producers. December 27, 2019.
    USDA: Report from the Mountain State Reporter regarding red 
meat production, chicken and eggs, fourth quarter milk 
production, and annual crop production--`December Ag Survey 
Results'. January 2020.
    HMR: Report from Hardwood Market Report on Appalachian Kiln 
Dried Net 4/4 Fas and #1C Red Oak. January 3, 2020.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 12504 of the Agricultural 
Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334), a study on food waste 
prepared by the USDA's Office of the Chief Economist and the 
Economic Research Service. January 7, 2020.
    USDA: Annual report to the U.S. Congressional Committee on 
Agriculture as required under P.L. 115-334, the ``Agricultural 
Improvement Act of 2018'' on the efforts of the Department that 
describes the level of coordination between SNAP Nutrition 
Education and Obesity Prevention Grant, the Expanded Food and 
Nutrition Education Program, and other nutrition education 
programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 
January 9, 2020.
    USDA: Notice from the USDA that the proposed rule ``Undue 
and Unreasonable Preferences and Advantages Rule'' will go on 
public inspection at the Federal Register. January 9, 2020.
    USDA: Report on the outlook for 2019/20 U.S. wheat. January 
10, 2020.
    CBO: Financial Sequestration Report for FY 2020 from the 
Congressional Budget Office. January 13, 2020.
    USDA: Report on action plans developed by the USDA's Animal 
and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for high 
consequence plant pests and diseases as requested by the Food, 
Conservation, and Energy Act (Farm Bill) of 2008. January 14, 
2020.
    USDA: Report on an assessment of the conservation practices 
data sets within the USDA that have the potential to provide 
insights on the effect of such practices on farm and ranch 
profitability, as required by the Agriculture Improvement Act 
of 2018. January 16, 2020.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 1706 (f) of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334, a report that 
describes the tilled native sod acreage subject to a reduction 
in benefits to the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program 
(NAP), and Federal Crop Insurance, in each applicable county 
and State, for 2019. January 17, 2020.
    CBC: 2018-2019 Annual Report from the California Blueberry 
Commission. January 17, 2020.
    DOC: Report on the export licensing actions taken by BIS 
relating to exports and reexports of agricultural commodities 
to Cuba from October 1 through December 31, 2019. January 17, 
2020.
    USDA: Report providing a description of the extent to which 
the requests for highly erodible land conservation and wetland 
conservation determinations are being addressed in a timely 
manner; the total number of requests completed in the previous 
fiscal year; incomplete determinations on record; and the 
number of requests that are outstanding for more than one year, 
as required by Section 1241(c) of the ``Food Security Act of 
1985,'' (as amended by Section 2602 of the ``Agricultural Act 
of 2014''). January 21, 2020.
    GAO: Report on a major rule promulgated by the Department 
of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) entitled 
``Environmental Quality Incentives Programs''. January 23, 
2020.
    GAO: Report on a major rule promulgated by the Department 
of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) entitled 
``Agricultural Conservation Easement Programs''. January 27, 
2020.
    USDA: Charter of a recently renewed Federal Advisory 
Committee Charter for the USDA, National Advisory Committee on 
Meat and Poultry Inspection, in compliance with P.L. 92-463, 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act. January 28, 2020.
    USDA: Charter of a recently renewed Federal Advisory 
Committee Charter for the USDA, 1294--National Advisory 
Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods, in compliance 
with P.L. 92-463, the Federal Advisory Committee Act. January 
28, 2020.
    USDA: Report from the USDA as required by the 2018 Farm 
Bill which provides a detailed synthesis of the industrialized 
hemp pilot programs and identifies lessons learned about the 
factors that will impact economic viability of the hemp 
industry as it moves towards commercial production. January 29, 
2020.
    USDA: Reports from the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) 
on Tropical Storm or Hurricane Insurance, Quality Loss Option, 
Citrus Crop Insurance, and Hops Crop Insurance as required by 
the ``Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018'' (Farm Bill). 
January 29, 2020.
    USDA: Report on the review of the programs of the USDA that 
affect the production or processing of specialty crops, 
required by Title VII, Section 7610 of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018. January 30, 2020.
    USDA: Report which provides a detailed synthesis of the 
pilot programs and identifies lessons learned about the factors 
that will impact economic viability of the hemp industry as it 
moves towards commercial production, as ordered by the 2018 
Farm Bill. January 30, 2020.
    USDA: Annual report with respect to the efforts of the 
Department to reduce barriers to food access, as required by 
Public Law 115-334, Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. 
January 31, 2020.
    USDA: Annual report which provides an Evaluation of SNAP 
Employment and Training Pilots: FY 2019, as required by section 
4022 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-79). 
January 31, 2020.
    USDA: USDA Science Blueprint intended to guide USDA's 
science priorities for the next 5 years. February 5, 2020.
    USDA: Report describing the status of watershed 
rehabilitation activities as required by the ``Watershed 
Protection and Flood Prevention Act of 1954,'' (Public Law 83-
566), as amended. February 5, 2020.
    CBO: Expired and Expiring Authorizations of Appropriations 
for FY 2020. February 5, 2020.
    FCA: Semiannual report summarizing the activities and 
accomplishments of the FCA Office of Inspector General for 
April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019. February 6, 2020.
    EPA: Charter renewing the Farm, Ranch, and Rural 
Communities Advisory Committee in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 
2. February 7, 2020.
    AAVLD: A letter from the American Association of Veterinary 
Laboratory Diagnosticians regarding the 2018 Farm Bill Section 
12101. February 7, 2020.
    USDA: Annual Plan for FY 2020 describing how OIG will 
accomplish its mission of promoting economy, efficiency, 
effectiveness, and integrity in the delivery of USDA programs 
throughout the fiscal year. February 7, 2020.
    FCA: Report of the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) FY 2019 
FISMA Report in compliance with OMB M-20-04, ``FY 2019-2020 
Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management 
Requirements,'' dated November 19, 2019. February 10, 2020.
    OMB: Budget for America's Future, Major Savings and Reforms 
FY 2021. February 10, 2020.
    USDA: World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. 
February 11, 2020.
    USDT: Quarterly report discussing activities undertaken by 
the Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control 
in the administration of the one-year licensing regime set 
forth in 906(a)(1) of the Act with respect to the exportation 
of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to 
Iran and Sudan. February 12, 2020.
    FCA: Final rule which implements inflation adjustments to 
civil money penalties (CMPs) that the Farm Credit 
Administration (FCA) may impose or enforce pursuant to the Farm 
Credit Act of 1971, as amended (Farm Credit Act), and pursuant 
to the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended by the 
National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994, and further 
amended by the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 
2012 (Biggert-Waters Act) (collectively FDPA, amended). 
February 12, 2020.
    FCA: Proposed amendments to title 12, chapter VI of the 
Code of Federal Regulations as promulgated by the Farm Credit 
Administration (FCA). February 12, 2020.
    USFS: A letter providing notice of the proposed 
``Mainspring Conservation Trust, Inc., N-1193'' acquisition on 
the Nantahala National Forests, Nantahala Ranger District, as 
required by Section 17(b) of the National Forest Management Act 
(16 U.S.C. 521b). February 20, 2020.
    USDOS: Report on efforts by Mexico to meet its treaty 
deliveries of water to the Rio Grande in accordance with the 
Treaty between the Unites States and Mexico Respecting 
Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of 
the Rio Grande. February 21, 2020.
    USDA: In compliance with P.L. 92-463, a copy of a recently 
approved Committee Charter for the Recreation Resource Advisory 
Committees (Recreation RACs) for Eastern Region Recreation 
Resource Advisory Committee; Southern Region Recreation 
Resource Advisory Committee; Pacific Southwest Region 
Recreation Resource Advisory Committee; and Pacific Northwest 
Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee. February 21, 
2020.
    USDA: Reports from the USDA's Chief Information Officer, 
Senior Agency Official for Privacy, and Officer of the 
Inspector General FY 2019 Federal Information Security 
Modernization Act (FISMA) detailing the progress made 
implementing FISMA and cybersecurity requirements during FY 
2019. February 24, 2020.
    FCA: Annual report summarizing many of the Farm Credit 
Administration's advancements in incorporating equal employment 
opportunity in the performance of its mission to serve U.S. 
agriculture and rural America during the 2019 Fiscal Year, as 
required under the Notification and Federal Employee 
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act). 
February 26, 2020.
    FCSIC: Annual report demonstrating the Farm Credit System 
Insurance Corporation's commitment to equal employment 
opportunity while fulfilling its mission to insure the timely 
payment of principal and interest on Systemwide and 
consolidated bond and obligations issued by the Farm Credit 
System banks under the Farm Credit Act of 1971 during Fiscal 
Year 2019, as required under the Notification and Federal 
Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation of 2002 (No FEAR 
Act). February 26, 2020.
    USDA: Report describing the administration and status of 
the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) from the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation 
Service (NRCS), as reauthorized by the ``Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018'' (P.L. 115-334). February 26, 2020.
    USDA: Report describing the status of steps taken to carry 
out the duties of the National Beginning Farmer and Rancher 
Coalition, as required by Section 12304 of the ``Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018'' (P.L. 115-334). February 26, 2020.
    GAO: Report on a major rule promulgated by the Department 
of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) entitled 
``Regional Conservation Partnership Program''. February 26, 
2020.
    USDA, FCC, NTIA: Joint report from the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Communications Commission, and National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration outlining the 
individual and collective efforts of the three agencies in 
bringing broadband to rural areas. February 26, 2020.
    USDA: Report from the Mountain State Reporter regarding red 
meat production, trout production, annual chicken and egg 
production, and crop values. March 2020.
    USDA: In compliance with P.L. 92-463, the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, a copy of the recently renewed Federal Advisory 
Committee Charter for the United States Department of 
Agriculture: Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board. March 5, 
2020
    Western States Water Council: Resolution regarding the 
Rural Water and Waste Water Project/Infrastructure Needs and 
U.S. Department of Agriculture Programs. March 6, 2020.
    USDA: Report on the global effort to reduce child hunger 
and increase school attendance, as directed by Section 3107 of 
the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended 
by the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. March 6, 2020.
    USAID: Report on implementation of the U.S. Government 
Global Food-Security Strategy, pursuant to Section 8(a) of 
Public Law 114-195, the Global Food Security Act of 2016, and 
Public Law 115-266, the Global Food Security Reauthorization 
Act of 2017. March 6, 2020.
    USDA: In compliance with P.L 92-463, the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, a copy of a recently renewed Federal Advisory 
Committee Charter for the United States Department of 
Agriculture: Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory 
Council. March 10, 2020.
    USDA: Report on Domestic and Overseas Investigations and 
Compliance Actions; Organic Trade Enforcement Interagency 
Coordination; and Enforcement Actions Taken on Organic Imports, 
as required by Section 10104 of the Agricultural Improvement 
Act of 2018. March 16, 2020.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 1212(a)(4)(e)(2) of the Food 
Security Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-198) as amended, the number 
of producers granted the tenant highly erodible lands 
conservation compliance (HELC) exemption, for crop year 2019. 
March 17, 2020.
    USDA: The 2019 Equitable Relief Report, as required by 
Section 1613 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 
2002 (the 2002 Farm Bill). March 30, 2020.
    EPA: Charter renewing the Environmental Financial Advisory 
Board in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. April 17, 2020.
    CBO: Estimate for H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program 
and Health Care Enhancement Act, as passed by the Senate on 
April 21, 2020. April 22, 2020.
    USDOC: Report on certain activities undertaken by the 
Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 
relating to exports and reexports of agricultural commodities 
to Cuba from January 1 through March 31, 2020, as required by 
Section 906 of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export 
Enhancement Act of 2000 (TSRA). April 27, 2020.
    CFTC: In accordance with Sections 9(c) and 14 (b)(1) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. II, the renewal 
charter for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's 
Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC). April 29, 2020.
    EPA: Charter renewing the US Environmental Protection 
Agency Board of Scientific Counselors in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 
2. May 8, 2020.
    USDA: Annual report titled ``The Status of Organic 
Production and Market Data Activities'', as required by Section 
10103 of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. May 19, 
2020.
    Permitting Council: Annual report for Fiscal Year 2019 
prepared by the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council 
(FPISC). May 21, 2020.
    USDA: Report from the Risk Management Agency regarding the 
Department of Agriculture's Annual Report Regarding Progress 
Made in Developing and Improving Federal Crop Insurance for 
Organic Crops, as required by Section 11023 of the Agricultural 
Act of 2014. June 2020.
    GAO: Report on a major rule promulgated by the Department 
of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Secretary entitled 
``Coronavirus Food Assistance Program'' (RIN: 0503-AA65). June 
3, 2020.
    USDA OIG: Report titled ``FAV-APHIS Plant Protection and 
Quarantine Preclearance Offshore Program''. June 9, 2020.
    USDA: Pursuant to section 5(d) of the National Trails 
System Act (NTSA, 16 U.S.C. 1244(d)), a notification of the 
Department's inability to constitute the membership of an 
advisory council for the Arizona National Scenic Trail under 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) due to the lack of 
adequate public interest. June 15, 2020.
    GAO: Report on a major rule promulgated by the Department 
of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Business--Cooperative Service, 
Rural Utilities Service entitled ``Guaranteed Loanmaking and 
Servicing Regulations'' (RIN: 0570-AB07). June 18, 2020
    Oregon Cattlemen's Association: Letter outlining changes 
needed to the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program (LMR). 
(undated)
    EPA: Charter renewing the Good Neighbor Environmental Board 
in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. June 19, 2020.
    EPA: Charter renewing the National Advisory Committee in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. June 19, 2020.
    EPA: Charter renewing the Governmental Advisory Committee 
in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. June 19, 2020.
    USDA OIG: Report on ``Rural Utilities Service Financial 
Management of Section 313A Guarantees for Bonds and Notes''. 
June 23, 2020.
    USDA: Biannual report describing the number of staff years 
and employees of each agency of the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture from FY 2019 through 2023, as directed by the 
Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, P.L. 115-334, Section 
12506 Report on Personnel. June 24, 2020.
    EPA: Progress report to Congress on Improving the 
Consultation Process Required Under Section 7 of the Endangered 
Species Act for Pesticide Registration and Registration Review, 
as required by section 3(c)(11)(D)(i) of the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 
136a(c)(11)(D)(i)), as amended by section 10115 of the 
Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018.
    USDA: Report on the USDA Local and Regional Food Aid 
Procurement (USDA LRP) Program, in accordance with Section 3206 
of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, as amended 
by Section 3311 of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. 
June 26, 2020.
    USDA: Report on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs 
Restaurant Meals Program, as required by Section 4014 of the 
Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill). June 29, 2020.
    USDA: Report on (a) whether the average feed cost used by a 
diary operation to produce a hundredweight of milk (as 
calculated by USDA monthly) is representative of actual dairy 
feed costs; and (b) the costs incurred by dairy operations in 
the use of corn silage as feed and the difference between the 
feed cost of corn silage and the feed cost of corn, as required 
by Sections 1401(a) and (b) of the Agricultural Improvement Act 
of 2018. July 6, 2020.
    USDA: Report on beginning farmer training for veterans and 
agricultural vocational and rehabilitation programs for 
veterans, as required by Section 12402(f) of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 114-334). July 7, 2020.
    FCSIC: In accordance with section 5.64 of the Farm Credit 
Act of 1971, as amended, the annual report for calendar year 
2019. July 13, 2020.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 2307(c) of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334), a report 
describing the status and activities of the new Soil Health 
Demonstration Trial (SHD), a component of the Conservation 
Innovation Grants (CIG) program's new On-Farm Conservation 
Innovation Trials. July 28, 2020.
    USDOC: Report on certain activities undertaken by BIS 
relating to exports and reexports of agricultural commodities 
to Cuba from April 1 through June 30, 2020, as required by 
Section 906 of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export 
Enhancement Act of 2000 (TRSA), codified at 22 U.S.C. 7201-
7211. July 30, 2020.
    Data for Progress, et al.: Report on ``The Case for 
Comprehensive Marijuana Reform: Policies & Public Opinion''. 
August 2020.
    FAPRI-MU: Baseline Updates for U.S. Agricultural Markets. 
August 2020.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521B), the proposed French Broad 
River-Buffalo Rock acquisition on the Cherokee National Forest, 
Tennessee. August 6, 2020.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b), the proposed Roan Mountain 
Gateway acquisition on the Pisgah National Forest, North 
Carolina. August 6, 2020.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b), the proposed Long Arm Mountain 
acquisition of the Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. 
August 7, 2020.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b), the proposed Flat Spring Ridge 
acquisition on the Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee. August 
7, 2020.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b), the proposed acquisition on 
the Ouachita National Forest. August 7, 2020.
    USDA: A report providing an update regarding progress made 
since enactment of the 2014 Farm Bill and includes description 
of all acres designated, and projects treated, under the 
authority, as required by Section 8204 of the Agricultural Act 
of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill). August 10, 2020.
    USDA: Report titled ``Broadband Projects and Service: 
Extent of participation in the broadband assistance programs 
administered by the Secretary for FY 2019''; Section 6207 of 
the Farm Bill delineates the information requested on rural 
broadband programs administered by USDA Rural Utilities Service 
(RUS). August 13, 2020.
    EPA: Charter renewing the National Environmental Justice 
Advisory Council (NEJAC) in accordance with the provisions of 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. August 19, 
2020.
    FAPRI-MU: Baseline Updates for U.S. Farm Income and the 
Farm Balance Sheet. September 2020.
    Decision Innovation Solutions: 2020 Economic Contribution 
Study of Minnesota Agriculture and Forestry. September 2020.
    USDA: Report on the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity 
Program. September 2020.
    USDA: Report on the Livestock Indemnity Program. September 
2020.
    USDA: Report on USDA Management Challenges. September 2020.
    USDA: Report on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2020 
Compliance with the Geospatial Data Act. September 2020.
    USDA: Report on USDA Coronavirus Disease 2019 Funding. 
September 2020.
    USDA: In accordance with Section 12611 of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018, the 2020 Conference Transparency 
Report (CTR). September 15, 2020.
    USDA: Update on USDA Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Service 
(FNCS) implementation of a provision of H.R. 6201, the Families 
First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127), specifically 
section 2202(a). September 18, 2020.
    USDA: In accordance with Section 203 of the Agricultural 
Trade Act of 1978, as amended by the Agricultural Improvement 
Act of 2018, the 2019 report on factors that affect the export 
of specialty crops. September 22, 2020.
    Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research: In accordance 
with requirements in the 2018 Farm Bill, a notification of 
updates to the Stakeholder Notice. September 30, 2020.
    USDA: Report on the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2021. 
October 2020.
    USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer, Fiscal Year 2020 Federal Information 
Security Modernization Act. October 2020.
    USTR & USDA: Interim Report on the Economic and Trade 
Agreement between the United States of America and the People's 
Republic of China: Agricultural Trade. October 2020.
    USDA FS: Pursuant to section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b), the proposed The Conservation 
Fund Tract C-121j acquisition on the Conecuh National Forest, 
Alabama. October 1, 2020.
    USDA: In accordance with the requirements of the Food, 
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, the annual report on 
civil rights complaints, resolutions, and actions for Fiscal 
Year 2019. October 3, 2020.
    EPA: Charter renewing the Federal Insecticide Fungicide, 
and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel in accordance 
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App. 2. October 16, 2020.
    USDA: Report describing the effects of absent landlords on 
the long-term economic health of agricultural production, as 
required by Section 12507 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 
2018 (P.L. 115-334). October 20, 2020.
    USDA: Report on the global effort to reduce child hunger 
and increase school attendance, as directed by Section 3107 of 
the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended 
by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. October 20, 2020.
    USDA: Packers and Stockyards Division Annual Report 2019: 
Protecting fair trade practices, financial integrity, and 
competitive markets for livestock, meat, and poultry. October 
21, 2020.
    USDA: Report that describes the annual disbursements and 
expenditures for each state and the number of organic 
operations served by the National Organic Certification Cost 
Share Program. October 30, 2020.
    USDA: Report describing the allocations made to, and 
matching funds received by, 1890 Institutions and 1862 
Institutions, as directed by Section 7116 of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018. October 30, 2020.
    USDA: Independent Service Auditor's Report on the National 
Finance Center's Description of its Payroll and Personnel 
System and the Suitability of the Design and Operating 
Effectiveness of its Controls for October 1, 2019 to June 30, 
2020. November 2020.
    USDA: Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to 
Congress Second Half April 1, 2020-Septemebr 30, 2020. November 
2020.
    USDA: Rural Development's Financial Statements for Fiscal 
Years 2020 and 2019. November 2020.
    CRS: Memorandum on the Early Origins of the Commodity 
Credit Corporation. November 3, 2020.
    EPA: Charter renewing the National Environmental Education 
Advisory Council in accordance with the provision of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. 
November 6, 2020.
    FCA: Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 
2020. November 16, 2020.
    USDA: As required by Section 407 of the Food for Peace Act, 
as amended by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, the U.S. 
International Food Assistance Report FY 2019. November 17, 
2020.
    USDA: Pursuant to Section 1242(h)(4) of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334), a report describing the 
administrative process developed to expedite the development 
and revision of conservation practice standards, those 
conservation practice standards that were established or 
revised under that process, and any conservation innovations 
that were considered under that process. November 18, 2020.
    SEC: Current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. November 18, 2020.
    EPA: Charter renewing the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee 
in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. November 19, 2020.
    FCA: Semiannual Report to Congress, April 1 2020 to 
September 30, 2020. November 19, 2020.
    EPA: A draft proposed rule, entitled ``Pesticide Product 
Performance Data Requirements for Products Claiming Efficacy 
Against Certain Invertebrate Pests.'' November 24, 2020.
    USAID: U.S. Agency for International Development Office of 
Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress for the period 
ending October 31, 2020. November 25, 2020.
    CFTC: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Agency 
Financial Report for FY 2020. November 30, 2020.
    USDA OIG: Federal Crop Insurance Corporations/Risk 
Management Agency's financial statements for fiscal years 
ending September 30, 2020 and 2019. December 2020.
    USDA OIG: Research Integrity and Capacity. December 2020.
    USDA OIG: Forest Service Grant for Roadless Area Management 
in the State of Alaska. December 2020.
    USDA: Letter providing an update on plans to move the 
Clackamas County Service Center in Oregon City, Oregon to a new 
location in rural, Eastern Clackamas County, Oregon. December 
1, 2020.
    USDA: Fiscal Year 2020 Agency Financial Report, in 
accordance with the requirements of OMB No. A-136 ``Financial 
Reporting Requirements,'' Section II ``Performance and 
Accountability Report or Agency Financial Report.'' December 8, 
2020.
    CFTC: Semiannual Report of the Office of the Inspector 
General of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the 
period from April 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020. December 
8, 2020.
    Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Response to Chairman 
Peterson's November 25, 2020 letter requesting a full 
accounting of political appointees who have been hired into 
career positions during the current Administration or who are 
being considered for conversion into such positions, as well as 
information about any positions converted, or being considered 
for conversion, under Executive Order 13957, ``Executive Order 
on Creating Schedule F in the Expected Service.'' December 8, 
2020.
    USDA: Updated on plans to establish a Natural Resources 
Conservation Service Field Office in Mariposa, California. 
December 9, 2020.
    EPA: Charter renewing the National Drinking Water Advisory 
Council in accordance with the provisions of Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. December 9, 2020.
    USDA: As required by Section 1241(c) of the Food Security 
Act of 1985, a report on Highly Erodible Land Conservation and 
Wetland Conservation Determinations Prepared by the Natural 
Resources Conservation Service for the period October 1, 2019 
through September 30, 2020, Fiscal Year 2020. December 11, 
2020.
    USDA: Report on the tilled native sod acreage subject to a 
reduction in benefits to the Noninsured Crop Disaster 
Assistance Program (NAP) and the Federal Crop Insurance Program 
for 2020, as required by Section 1706 (f) of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018. December 14, 2020.
    EPA: Charter renewing the Great Lakes Advisory Board in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. December 15, 2020.
    USDA: Report on 2020 Conservation Stewardship Program 
Activity Payment Rates, as required by Section 2308 of the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. December 15, 2020.
    USDA: Report on the action plans developed by the Animal 
and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for high 
consequences plant pests and diseases, as requested by the 
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act (Farm Bill) of 2008. 
December 17, 2020.
    USDA: Report from the Risk Management Agency (RMA) on the 
Feasibility of Greenhouse Policy; Batture Land; and the 
Feasibility of Insuring Local Foods, as required by the 
Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. December 18, 2020.
    USDA: Biennial report on the status of Healthy Fluid Milk 
Incentives (HFMI) projects, as required by Section 4208 of the 
Agriculture Improvement Act. December 21, 2020.
    USDA: Report on Inclusion of Tribal Agriculture and Food 
Products in Trade Related Activities, as required by Section 
3312 of the Agriculture Improvement Act. December 21, 2020.

                              c. memorials

    Memorial No. 9. The Speaker presented a memorial of the 
House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, 
relative to House Resolution No. 105, urging Congress to enact 
legislation granting the United States Department of 
Agriculture jurisdiction over labeling requirements for 
imitation meat products; to the Committee on Agriculture. 
Submitted March 21, 2019. April 4, 2019.
    Memorial No. 18. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the 
State of Arizona, relative to Senate Concurrent Memorial 1002, 
urging the United States Congress to provide full, timely and 
sustainable long-term funding for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes 
Program; jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources and 
Agriculture. April 8, 2019.
    Memorial No. 19. The Speaker presented a memorial of the 
General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, relative to 
Assembly Resolution No. 191, urging the United States Congress 
to expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility 
requirements for students enrolled in college and other 
institutions of higher education; which was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    Memorial No. 45. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the 
State of Idaho, relative to Senate Joint Memorial No. 106, 
urging the President of the United States and Congress to take 
such action as necessary to require the Secretary of the 
Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to recognize valid 
easements existing pursuant to the 1866 Mining Act on lands 
under their respective administrations without requiring 
citizens of the United States to sue the government in order to 
enjoy the benefits of such validly existing easement rights; 
which was referred jointly to the Committees on Natural 
Resources and Agriculture. Submitted May 7, 2019.
    Memorial No. 68. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the 
State of Arizona, relative to House Concurrent Memorial 2004, 
urging the United States Congress to take steps to require that 
any new Federal areas designated within the State of Arizona 
not include any water right that prevents the State of Arizona 
from comprehensively managing its water resources; which was 
referred jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources and 
Agriculture. Submitted June 5, 2019.
    Memorial No. 69. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the 
State of Arizona, relative to House Concurrent Memorial 2002, 
urging the United States Congress to appropriate monies to the 
State of Arizona to eradicate salt cedars from Arizona 
waterways; which was referred jointly to the Committees on 
Natural Resources and Agriculture. Submitted June 5, 2019.
    Memorial No. 88. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the 
State of Hawaii, relative to Senate Resolution No. 98, 
engaging, endorsing, accepting, and adopting the New York 
declaration on forests to achieve the United Paris Agreement 
and the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development; jointly to the 
Committees on Natural Resources and Agriculture. Submitted June 
28, 2019. Submitted June 5, 2019.
    Memorial No. 93. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the 
State of Oregon, relative to House Joint Memorial 1, 
respectfully urging the Congress of the United States to pass, 
and the President to sign, the Forest Management for Rural 
Stability Act before the close of the Federal Fiscal Year 2019; 
which was referred jointly to the Committees on Natural 
Resources, Agriculture, and Education and Labor. Submitted July 
9, 2019.
    Memorial No. 99. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the 
State of Montana, relative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 16, 
urging the Congress to recognize the importance and need for 
country-of-origin labeling on beef and pork products; which was 
referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Submitted July 16, 
2019.
    Memorial No. 110. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the 
State of New Jersey, relative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 
73, respectfully urging the Congress of the United States to 
pass the ``Military Hunger Prevention Act''; jointly to the 
Committees on Armed Services and Agriculture. Submitted July 
17, 2019.
    Memorial No. 200. Also, a memorial of the General Assembly 
of the State of New Jersey, relative to Assembly Resolution No. 
125, urging the Congress and the President of the United States 
to eliminate funding disparities among land-grant institutions 
of higher education; jointly to the Committees on Education and 
Labor and Agriculture. Submitted September 15, 2020.
    Memorial No. ML-218.\4\ The Speaker presented a memorial of 
the House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana, 
relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 24, memorializing 
the Congress and the Louisiana congressional delegation to take 
such actions as are necessary to fully fund the Livestock 
Indemnity Program in response to the negative impact created by 
losses to the Louisiana livestock industry as a result of 
Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta; to the Committee on 
Agriculture. Submitted December 9, 2020.
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                              d. petitions

    Petition No. 30. Also, a petition of the Senate of Puerto 
Rico, relative to Senate Resolution No. 1084, requesting the 
United States Congress to pass H.R. 2360 which seeks to 
establish a Renewable Energy Grant Program within the United 
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the purpose of 
promoting renewable energy in Puerto Rico and the Virgin 
Islands for the United States of America; jointly to the 
Committees on Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, and Science, 
Space, and Technology. Submitted June 11, 2019.
    Petition No. 54. Also, a petition of Interstate Oil and Gas 
Compact Commission, relative to Resolution 19.081, urging The 
President of the United States and the Congress to oppose the 
Green New Deal, or any substantively similar legislation, and 
support allowing states to continue to develop their own energy 
policies; jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 
Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, 
Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural 
Resources, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, the Judiciary, 
Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform. Submitted October 8, 
2019.
    Petition No. 72. The Speaker presented a petition of House 
of Representatives of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands, relative to House Joint Resolution 21-6, to request 
the Honorable Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan to introduce an 
amendment to Sect. 12616 from the Agriculture Improvement Act 
of 2018 (U.S. Public Law 115-334) to exempt the Commonwealth of 
the Northern Mariana Islands from the provisions that ban 
cockfighting activities; which was referred jointly to the 
Committees on Agriculture, the Judiciary, and Oversight and 
Reform. Submitted December 16, 2019.
    Petition No. 89. The Speaker presented a petition of the 
Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico, relative to Joint 
Resolution No. 126, urging the Congress of the United States of 
America to enact legislation providing for a five (5)-year 
transition period to enforce the provisions of the Farm Bill 
through which the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2156) is applied 
to Puerto Rico banning any type of animal fighting venture, 
including cockfights; which was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. Submitted March 11, 2020.
    Petition No. 138. Also, a petition of the Interstate Oil 
and Gas Compact Commission, relative to Resolution 20.071, 
urging the United Congress to Adopt Legislation to Stimulate 
the National Economy and Promote Energy Independence by 
Plugging Orphan Wells; Transportation and Infrastructure, and 
Natural Resources.; jointly to the Committees on Energy and 
Commerce, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and 
Natural Resources. Submitted September 30, 2020.
    Petition No. 139.\5\ Also, a petition of the Interstate Oil 
and Gas Compact Commission, relative to Resolution 20.073, 
urging the United States Congress to Adopt Legislation To 
Stimulate the National Economy and Promote Energy Independence 
By Investing in Carbon Capture, Use, and Storage; Resources, 
and Transportation and Infrastructure; jointly to the 
Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural 
Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure. Submitted 
September 30, 2020.
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