[House Report 117-707]
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                                                 Union Calendar No. 523


117th Congress, 2d Session ---------------------House Report 117-707    
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                           REPORT ON ACTIVITIES

                       DURING THE 117TH CONGRESS

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                              R E P O R T

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                        COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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January 2, 2023.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
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                          LETTER OF SUBMITTAL

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                          House of Representatives,
                                  Committee on Agriculture,
                                   Washington, DC, January 2, 2023.
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 117th Congress.
    With best wishes, I am
            Sincerely,
                               Hon. David Scott of Georgia,
                                                          Chairman.
                            C O N T E N T S

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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 117th Congress...............    15
    A. Main Legislative Activities...............................    15
    B. Statistical Summary of Activities.........................    16
    C. Digest of Bills Within the Jurisdiction of the Committee 
      on Which Action has been taken.............................    17
        1. Bills Enacted into Law................................    17
        2. Bills Acted on by the House but not the Senate........    21
        3. House Resolutions Considered in the House.............    23
        4. Bills Reported by the Committee on Agriculture but not 
          Considered.............................................    23
        5. Bills Reported by Other Committees Within the 
          Committee on Agriculture's Jurisdiction But Not 
          Considered.............................................    26
        6. Bills Ordered Reported by the Committee on Agriculture    27
        7. Bills Ordered Reported but not Reported by Other 
          Committees Within the Committee on Agriculture's 
          Jurisdiction...........................................    27
        8. Bills Defeated........................................    27
        9. Bills Acted on by the Committee Included in the Other 
          Laws Enacted...........................................    28
        10. Bills Vetoed.........................................    28
        11. Bills Acted on by Both Houses but Not Enacted........    28
        12. Concurrent Resolutions Approved......................    28
    D. Oversight.................................................    29
        1. Oversight Hearings....................................    30
    E. Published Hearings........................................    41
    F. Meetings Not Published....................................    43
    G. Committee Prints..........................................    44
    H. Watersheds................................................    44
III. Appendix....................................................    44
    A. Executive Communications..................................    44
    B. Statutory and Special Reports.............................    54
    C. Memorials.................................................    70
    D. Petitions.................................................    71

 
                                              Union Calendar No. 523

117th Congress }                                          { Report 
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  2d Session   }                                          { 117-707

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 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE ON ACTIVITIES DURING THE 117TH 
                                CONGRESS

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January 2, 2023.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
              State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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Mr. Scott of Georgia, 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 117th 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 
117th Congress at 51, with a part division of 27 Democrats and 
24 Republicans. Among the Committee Members were 18 
Representatives who were serving their first terms on the 
Committee.
    The Committee organized on February 10, 2021, into six 
subcommittees. The six subcommittees were constituted as 
follows:

                        SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

    Ratio includes ex officio Members.
    David Scott of Georgia, Chairman, and Glenn Thompson, 
Ranking Minority Member, are ex officio Members of all 
Subcommittees.

     Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management 
                              (Ratio 9-8)

   CHERI BUSTOS, Illinois, Chair
AUSTIN SCOTT, Georgia, Ranking Minority MemberIG, Minnesota
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, Arkansas  FILEMON VELA, Texas \1\
RICK W. ALLEN, Georgia               SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California
DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina         TOM O'HALLERAN, Arizona \2\
TRACEY MANN, Kansas                  AL LAWSON, Jr., Florida \3\
MARY E. MILLER, Illinois             SANFORD D. BISHOP, Georgia \4\
BARRY MOORE, Alabama
    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 statutes, 
including Federal Crop Insurance; producer data and privacy 
issues.

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

  ANTONIO DELGADO, New York,\5\ 
             Chairman
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York,\6\ 
             Chairman
MICHELLE FISCHBACH, Minnesota, Ranking Minority MemberT, Virgin Islands
AUSTIN SCOTT, Georgia                RO KHANNA, California
DOUG LaMALFA, California             CYNTHIA AXNE, Iowa
RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois               BOBBY L. RUSH, Illinois
CHRIS JACOBS, New York               ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota
TROY BALDERSON, Ohio                 ANN M. KUSTER, New Hampshire
MICHAEL CLOUD, Texas                 CHERI BUSTOS, Illinois
RANDY FEENSTRA, Iowa
KAT CAMMACK, Florida

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

               Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry
                              (Ratio 9-8)

    ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER, 
          Virginia, Chair
DOUG LaMALFA, California, Ranking Minority Member, Texas \7\
SCOTT DeSJARLAIS, Tennessee          CHELLIE PINGREE, Maine
RICK W. ALLEN, Georgia               ANN M. KUSTER, New Hampshire
TRENT KELLY, Mississippi             TOM O'HALLERAN, Arizona
DUSTY JOHNSON, South Dakota          JIMMY PANETTA, California
MARY E. MILLER, Illinois             J. LUIS CORREA, California
BARRY MOORE, Alabama                 KIM SCHRIER, Washington \8\
    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 11-10)

 JAHANA HAYES, Connecticut, Chair
DON BACON, Nebraska, Ranking Minority Member. McGOVERN, Massachusetts
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, Arkansas  ALMA S. ADAMS, North Carolina
SCOTT DesJARLAIS, Tennessee          SHONTEL M. BROWN, Ohio\9\
VICKY HARTZLER, Missouri             BOBBY L. RUSH, Illinois
JAMES R. BAIRD, Indiana\11\          GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO SABLAN, 
CHRIS JACOBS, New York               Northern Mariana Islands
MICHAEL CLOUD, Texas                 SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California
KAT CAMMACK, Florida                 AL LAWSON, JR., Florida
JULIA LETLOW, Louisiana\12\          ANN M. KUSTER, New Hampshire
BRAD FINSTAD, Minnesota\13\          JIMMY PANETTA, California
                                     SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York\10\
    Jurisdiction: Policies and statutes relating to nutrition, 
including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and 
domestic commodity distribution and consumer initiative; 
departmental and agency oversight; and special investigations.

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       Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research 
                             (Ratio 12-11)

    STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin 
          Islands, Chair
JAMES R. BAIRD, Indiana, Ranking Minority MemberGADO, New York\14\
AUSTIN SCOTT, Georgia                SHONTEL M. BROWN, Ohio\15\
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, Arkansas\17\M SCHRIER, Washington
RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois               JIMMY PANETTA, California
DON BACON, Nebraska                  CHELLIE PINGREE, Maine
JIM HAGEDORN, Minnesota\18\          SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York
CHRIS JACOBS, New York               SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California
TROY BALDERSON, Ohio                 AL LAWSON, JR., Florida
MARY E. MILLER, Illinois\19\         JOSH HARDER, California
KAT CAMMACK, Florida\20\             J. LUIS CORREA, California
MICHELLE FISCHBACH, Minnesota        ANN KIRKPATRICK, Arizona\16\
JULIA LETLOW, Louisiana\21\
BRAD FINSTAD, Minnesota\22\
    Jurisdiction: Policies, statutes and markets relating to 
horticulture, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and 
ornamentals; bees; and organic agriculture; policies and 
statues relating to marketing and promotion orders; pest and 
disease management, including pesticides; bioterrorism; 
adulteration and quarantine matters; research, education and 
extension; and biotechnology.

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           Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture 
                             (Ratio 13-12)

  JIM COSTA, California, Chairman
DUSTY JOHNSON, South Dakota, Ranking Minority MemberPANBERGER, Virginia
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, Arkansas\24\HANA HAYES, Connecticut
SCOTT DesJARLAIS, Tennessee          J. LUIS CORREA, California
VICKY HARTZLER, Missouri             JOSH HARDER, California
DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina         RO KHANNA, California
TRENT KELLY, Mississippi             CYNTHIA AXNE, Iowa
DON BACON, Nebraska                  BOBBY L. RUSH, Illinois
JAMES R. BAIRD, Indiana              STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin Islands
JIM HAGEDORN, Minnesota\25\          ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota
TRACEY MANN, Kansas                  SANFORD D. BISHOP, Georgia\23\
RANDY FEENSTRA, Iowa
BARRY MOORE, Alabama\26\
    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

    1 Resigned from Congress March 31, 2022.
    2 Appointed to Subcommittee February 24, 2021.
    3 Appointed to Subcommittee February 24, 2021.
    4 Appointed to Subcommittee March 17, 2021.
    5 Resigned from Congress May 25, 2022.
    6 Appointed Subcommittee Chairman June 3, 2022.
    7 Resigned from Congress March 31, 2022.
    8 Appointed to Subcommittee February 24, 2021.
    9Appointed to Subcommittee December 8, 2021.
    10Resigned from Subcommittee December 8, 2021.
    11Appointed to Subcommittee March 17, 2021, also added a 
vacancy.
    12Appointed to Subcommittee April 14, 2021.
    13Appointed to Subcommittee September 14, 2022.
    14Resigned from Congress May 25, 2022.
    15Appointed to Subcommittee December 8, 2021.
    16Appointed to Subcommittee February 24, 2021. Resigned 
from Committee December 1, 2021.
    17Appointed to Subcommittee March 17, 2021.
    18Deceased, February 17, 2022.
    19Resigned from Subcommittee March 17, 2021.
    20Resigned from Subcommittee March 17, 2021.
    21Appointed to Subcommittee April 14, 2021.
    22Appointed to Subcommittee September 14, 2022.
    23Appointed to Subcommittee March 17, 2021.
    24Resigned from Subcommittee March 17, 2021.
    25Deceased, February 17, 2022.
    26Appointed to Subcommittee March 17, 2021.

                       B. COMMITTEE JURISDICTION

    Under Rules adopted by the House of Representatives for the 
117th 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 117th Congress (House Document No. 114-
192) provides the following concerning the Committee on 
Agriculture:\27\
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    \27\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.

    (11) 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

    Pursuant to House Rules, the Committee fulfilled oversight 
requirements of rule X, clause 2(d)(1) of the Rules of the U.S. 
House of Representatives for the 117th Congress with the 
transmittal of the Committee's Oversight plan to the Committee 
on Oversight and Reform and the Committee on House 
Administration on March 1, 2021. 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 117th Congress will focus on 
continued recovery from impacts related to the COVID-19 
pandemic, the Committee and its subcommittees expect to 
exercise appropriate oversight activity regarding the issues 
listed below, as well as to begin consideration and formulation 
of the 2023 Farm Bill. The Committee will also have a general 
focus on the condition of rural communities; the farm economy, 
including ways to support equity for minority and socially 
disadvantaged producers; food security; and food and 
agriculture supply chain resilience. The Committee will also 
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:

GENERAL

   Review rulemakings, guidance, and other actions 
        under the jurisdiction of the Committee taken by the 
        U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Commodity Futures 
        Trading Commission, the Farm Credit Administration, the 
        U.S. Agency for International Development, and the 
        Environmental Protection Agency, and any other 
        applicable Federal agency or Department, for 
        consistency and compliance with applicable laws and 
        Congressional intent, generally and specifically with 
        regard to:

Animal Health and Welfare

   Review U.S. animal health threats and prevention and 
        response capabilities, including animal traceability;

   Review USDA's authorities and functions under the 
        Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act; and

   Monitor strategies and opportunities to reduce and 
        resolve livestock predation and conflicts between 
        wildlife and people, including feral hogs.

Biotechnology

   Review USDA's efforts to develop and promote the 
        benefits of biotechnology for combatting climate 
        change, increasing agricultural productivity, and 
        combating hunger globally;

   Review the regulatory process for gene-edited plants 
        and animals, including the SECURE rule; and

   Review USDA's implementation of biotechnology 
        labeling standards.

Climate

   Review the role of America's farmers, ranchers, and 
        foresters in mitigating climate change, including 
        small-scale, limited resource, and socially 
        disadvantaged producers; and

   Review USDA's role in providing cost-share funding, 
        incentives, research, technical expertise, and other 
        tools related to climate change adaptation and 
        mitigation.

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

   Review the impact of COVID-19 on derivatives 
        markets;

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

   Review the impacts of increased coordinated market 
        participation of retail traders; and

   Review the existing and potential market risk in 
        derivatives markets posed by climate change.

Conservation and Forestry

   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 actual and planned staffing levels, trends, 
        and plans for the Natural Resources and Conservation 
        Service, Farm Service Agency, and U.S. Forest Service 
        (USFS);

   Review USDA policies and programs related to the 
        outdoor recreation economy;

   Review current USFS management and workforce 
        challenges;

   Review USFS's strategy related to wildfire, 
        including firefighter pay and retention; use and impact 
        of various hiring authorities to supplement permanent 
        workforce; fire preparedness; and, use of authorities, 
        agreements, partnerships, and technology;

   Review impact of USFS budget modernization efforts 
        on staffing and program delivery, including actual and 
        planned staffing and resource needs;

   Review USFS forest management, forest health, work 
        to combat invasive species, and work to support the 
        climate sink opportunity of USFS managed lands, 
        including grasslands and forests; and

   Review effectiveness of USDA programs in delivering 
        and maximizing ecosystem service benefits on National 
        Forest System lands, and USDA metrics and staff 
        performance reviews in encouraging those benefits in 
        the field.

Coronavirus Response

   Monitor the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on 
        rural communities, farmers, ranchers, food and 
        farmworkers, agriculture and food supply chains, 
        zoonotic surveillance, and domestic and international 
        hunger;
   Review USDA's COVID-19 response efforts under the 
        Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act, Families 
        First Coronavirus Response Act, CARES Act, H.R. 133, 
        and any other applicable statute;

   Review USDA's COVID-19 response, including the 
        Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) 1, CFAP 2, 
        and the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, to ensure 
        efforts are equitable across sectors and support 
        communities in need, small-scale, and socially 
        disadvantaged producers; and

   Review status of funding spent and remaining 
        available to be spent under the programs and 
        authorities noted above.

Dairy, Livestock, and Poultry

   Monitor and examine factors related to dairy, 
        livestock, and poultry market conditions and pricing, 
        including reauthorization of the Livestock Mandatory 
        Reporting program and factors that influence on-farm 
        profitability;

   Review risk management and safety net tools 
        available to dairy, livestock, and poultry producers;

   Evaluate processes for and impacts of USDA purchases 
        of dairy, meat, and poultry products; and

   Review the U.S. generic dairy, meat, and poultry 
        research and promotion programs.

Department Operations

   Examine programmatic and staffing impacts of the 
        previous administration's reorganization efforts and 
        use of the business center concept in Farm Production 
        and Conservation; Research, Education, and Extension; 
        Marketing and Regulatory Programs; and other mission 
        areas;

   Review the historical inequality within USDA facing 
        Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color (BIPOC);

   Review the civil rights and programs appeals 
        processes for both USDA employees and customers; and

   Monitor USDA's efforts to ensure the safety of the 
        Department's computer networks and systems and efforts 
        to maintain the security of program and customer data; 
        and

   Monitor USDA's compliance with laws intended to 
        protect the privacy of producer data.

Disaster

   Monitor the effectiveness of USDA's ad hoc disaster 
        programs, including funding remaining to cover 2019 
        losses and the estimated losses for 2020 and potential 
        2021 losses.

Energy

   Review agriculture's role in a renewable energy and 
        biobased 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 of implementation of rural development 
        policies and authorities contained in the Agriculture 
        Improvement Act of 2018;

   Review the economic state of rural America and the 
        impacts of COVID-19 on rural economies;

   Review credit conditions and the impact of COVID-19 
        on credit availability in rural America;

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

   Review the technical capacity of rural areas in 
        accessing Federal programs;

   Review access to and success of rural development 
        programs in minority communities;

   Review broadband delivery and needs in rural 
        America, including barriers to expansion of telehealth 
        services and distance learning; and

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

Federal Crop Insurance, Commodity Crop Safety Net, and Risk Management

   Review the role and effectiveness of Federal crop 
        insurance, including policies developed through 508(h) 
        process, and including applicability for new, 
        beginning, and socially disadvantaged farmers and 
        ranchers;

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

   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;

   Review USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation's (CCC) 
        authorities;

   Review impacts of COVID-19 on the farm economy, 
        including examining the resiliency of the agricultural 
        supply chain;

   Review FSA program accessibility for socially 
        disadvantaged and underserved farmers; and

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

Food Loss and Waste

   Review current activities and future opportunities 
        within USDA programs to reduce food loss and waste; and

   Examine opportunities to encourage and incentivize 
        private sector improvements to increase consumer 
        awareness of food loss and waste and to recover food 
        that would otherwise be lost or wasted.

Food Safety

   Review USDA's inspection of meat, poultry, and egg 
        products; and

   Examine availability of meat and poultry processed 
        under benefit of Federal inspection or state inspection 
        conducted under cooperative agreement with USDA.

Horticulture and Organic Agriculture

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

   Review USDA's regulation of organic standards and 
        pending organic rulemaking;

   Review USDA's implementation of organic 
        certification cost-share and other efforts to assist 
        producers transitioning to organic production;

   Review USDA's purchasing programs for opportunities 
        to expand access to specialty crops, including fresh 
        fruits and vegetables;

   Review USDA's programming as it relates to local 
        food production, marketing, urban agriculture, and 
        effort to strengthen local and regional food systems;

   Review implementation of the Domestic Hemp 
        Production Program and its impacts on the hemp sector, 
        as well as interagency coordination on hemp issues;

   Review the use of commodity checkoff programs; and

   Review the implementation of the Food Safety 
        Modernization Act.

Nutrition

   Review the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 
        Program's (SNAP) ability to respond to a public health 
        emergency, including the use of Pandemic-Electronic 
        Benefit Transfer (P-EBT);

   Review the Emergency Food Assistance Program's 
        (TEFAP) ability to respond to a public health emergency 
        and food banks' capacity to manage large increases in 
        distribution;

   Review the challenges states encountered 
        administering nutrition programs to efficiently provide 
        assistance during the COVID-19 crisis;
   Review retailer operations;

   Review the process by which the 2025 2030 Dietary 
        Guidelines for America (DGA) will be decided, including 
        the charter and DGA Committee operations;

   Review the challenges related to the SNAP EBT 
        system, SNAP online purchasing, and other SNAP 
        technologies; and

   Review USDA's implementation of nutrition programs 
        and authorities in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 
        2018.

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 (e.g. socially disadvantaged and 
        Veteran) 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 carried 
        out pursuant to the Clean Air and Clean Water Act on 
        agricultural producers and rural communities; and

   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.

Research, Education, and Extension

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

   Review the operation of the National Institute of 
        Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Economic Research 
        Service (ERS); Review the sufficiency of research 
        funding and staffing under the Agricultural Research 
        Service (ARS), Economic Research Service (ERS), 
        National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), and 
        the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

   Review USDA-supported research contributing to 
        climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency, 
        both within ARS and through NIFA;

   Review the capabilities of Land-grant institutions, 
        minority serving institutions, and Cooperative 
        Extension to support farmers and ranchers, including 
        socially disadvantaged farmers and underserved 
        communities;

   Review the effectiveness of data gathering at NASS, 
        including outreach to socially disadvantaged farmers 
        and ranchers;

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

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

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

Trade Facilitation

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

   Review USDA's trade promotion and technical trade 
        facilitation activities;

   Review the effectiveness of USDA's trade mitigation 
        programs;

   Review the activities of the Undersecretary for 
        Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs;

   Review the legacy impact of Trump Administration 
        retaliatory tariffs and trade war on U.S. agricultural 
        producers and agribusinesses; and

   Review the impacts of USDA and USAID international 
        food aid programs on global food security.

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 and 
        hemp issues involving the Drug Enforcement Agency;

   With Energy and Commerce on broadband, food safety, 
        food waste, regulation of cell-cultured meat, gene-
        edited animals, hemp products including CBD, 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 Homeland Security on biodefense and border 
        inspection and security measures related to 
        agriculture;

   With Small Business on addressing economic 
        opportunities for rural America and assessing the 
        impact of COVID-19 on rural communities and small 
        business; and

   Any other committee as appropriate.

           II. Committee Activities During The 117th Congress


                     A. MAIN LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

    The Committee on Agriculture reported or otherwise 
considered a variety of bills in the 117th Congress covering 
many of the diverse areas within its jurisdiction.
    Some of the major activities of the Committee during the 
117th Congress included the following:

Agenda for the House Agriculture Committee

   The Agriculture Committee approached its business in 
        an open, transparent manner and maintained the strong 
        bipartisan tradition of the Committee. The Committee 
        continued its oversight of the implementation of the 
        Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334). 
        The Committee also exercised its oversight over several 
        programs established at the Department of Agriculture 
        to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the 
        Committee participated in the drafting of the American 
        Rescue Plan (P.L. 117-2) and the Inflation Reduction 
        Act (P.L. 117-169) through the Budget reconciliation 
        process, in addition to reporting out multiple pieces 
        of bipartisan legislation relating to livestock 
        mandatory reporting, disaster assistance, rural 
        broadband, supply chain resiliency, and 1890 
        institution scholarships.

   The Agriculture Committee held 55 Committee 
        hearings, including 18 specifically reviewing programs 
        established in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 
        (P.L. 115-334) and 9 business meetings during the 117th 
        Congress. The Committee also hosted five listening 
        sessions throughout 2022, providing farmers, ranchers, 
        producers and rural citizens the opportunity to provide 
        direct feedback and suggestions to Committee Members 
        about issues of importance to them. These listening 
        sessions were held in Coolidge, Arizona; Fresno, 
        California; Carnation, Washington; Northfield, 
        Minnesota; and Fremont, Ohio.

   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. 117-114 (H.R. 3113), Modernizing Access 
            to Our Public Land Act

     P.L. 117-25 (S. 409), A bill to provide for 
            the availability of amounts for customer education 
            initiatives and non-awards expenses of the 
            Commodity Futures Trading Commissions Whistleblower 
            Program, and for other purposes.

     P.L. 117-103 (H.R. 2471), Consolidated 
            Appropriations Act, 2022

     P.L. 117-XX (H.R. 2617), Consolidated 
            Appropriations Act, 2023

   The House Agriculture Committee held 18 hearings to 
        examine the implementation of the farm bill.

   The House Agriculture Committee successfully drafted 
        and passed out of the House the Meat and Poultry 
        Special Investigator Act of 2022, the Cattle Contract 
        Library Act of 2021, the Chronic Wasting Disease 
        Research and Management Act, legislation to extend 
        authorization for livestock mandatory reporting, and 
        the National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act.

                  B. STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES

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

Number of bills referred:

 
 
 
House bills................................................        421
Senate bills...............................................          5
House joint resolutions....................................          0
House concurrent resolutions...............................          5
Senate joint resolutions...................................          0
Senate concurrent resolutions..............................          0
House resolutions..........................................         31
                                                            ------------
  Total:...................................................        462
 

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

 
 
 
Bills enacted into law.....................................          8
Bills acted on by the Committee included in other bills              5
 that became law...........................................
Bills vetoed...............................................          0
Bills acted on by both Houses, but not enacted.............          1
Bills acted on by the House but not the Senate.............         11
Concurrent Resolutions approved............................          0
Bills reported to the House but not considered.............          6
Bills ordered reported, but not reported...................          0
Bills defeated in the House................................          0
 


  (3) Statistics on hearings and markups:

 
                                                                 Field
                                                               Hearings/
      Full Committee/Subcommittee         Business  Hearings/
                                          Meeting     Forums   Listening
                                                                Sessions
 
Full Committee on Agriculture..........          9         21          5
Subcommittee on General Farm                                4
 Commodities and Risk Management.......
Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges,                        4
 Energy, and Credit....................
Subcommittee on Conservation and                            7
 Forestry..............................
Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight,                       7
 and Department Operations.............
Subcommittee on Biotechnology,                              4
 Horticulture, and Research............
Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign                       5
 Agriculture...........................
                                        --------------------------------
  Total................................          9        *55          5
 
*Hearing count includes the joint Subcommittee hearing held by the
  Subcommittees on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture and Biotechnology,
  Horticulture, and Research.

 C. DIGEST OF BILLS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON WHICH 
                         ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN

1. Bills enacted into Law

            H.R. 3113, Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act

    H.R. 3113 was introduced by Representative Blake D. Moore 
on May 11, 2021. This bill was referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources in addition to the Committees on Agriculture 
and Transportation and Infrastructure. On March 15, 2022, the 
Committee discharged the bill. On March 15, 2022, the House 
passed the bill by a vote of 414 yeas to 9 nays. The bill 
passed the Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent on 
April 6, 2022. On April 29, 2022, the President signed the 
bill.
    This bill directs the Department of the Interior, the 
Forest Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to jointly 
develop and adopt interagency standards to ensure compatibility 
and interoperability among federal databases for the collection 
and dissemination of outdoor recreation data related to federal 
lands and used to depict locations at which recreation uses are 
available to the public.

Other Legislative Matters

            P.L. 117-25 (S. 409)
    A bill to provide for the availability of amounts for 
customer education initiatives and non-awards expenses of the 
Commodity Futures Trading Commissions Whistleblower Program, 
and for other purposes.

    S. 409 was introduced by Senator Charles Grassley on 
February 24, 2021. On May 28, 2021, the Senate passed the bill 
with an amendment and an amendment to the title by Unanimous 
Consent. On June 1, 2021, the bill was received in the House 
and held at the desk. On June 16, 2021, the Committee on 
Agriculture approved a Committee Print of the bill by voice 
vote. On June 23, 2021, the bill was considered under 
suspension of the rules and agreed to in the House.
    This bill expands the permissible uses of the Commodity 
Futures Trading Commission Customer Protection Fund to include 
administrative expenses.
            P.L. 117-103 (H.R. 2471)
    Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

    On March 9, 2022, the House considered the Senate amendment 
to H.R. 2471 (originally introduced on April 13, 2021, by 
Representative Hakeem S. Jeffries) with an amendment consisting 
of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-35. Pursuant to the 
provisions of H. Res. 973, the vote was divided between a vote 
on the matter proposed to be inserted as divisions B, C, F, X, 
and Z, and titles 2 and 3 of division N and a vote on the 
remaining divisions. The Senate amendment with a portion of 
amendment comprised of B, C, F, X, Z, and titles of 2 and 3 of 
division N was agreed to with 361 yeas and 69 nays. The Senate 
amendment with a portion of amendment comprised of the 
remaining divisions was agreed to with 260 yeas and 171 nays. 
It passed the Senate with 68 yeas and 31 nays on March 10, 
2022. The President signed the bill into law on March 15, 2022.
    The bill provides appropriations for Federal departments 
and agencies for the remainder of FY2022 and provides 
supplemental appropriations for activities to support Ukraine, 
and other issues.
    The following bill within Committee jurisdiction was 
included in P.L. 117-103:

            H.R. 5290, To extend authorization for livestock mandatory 
                    reporting

    H.R. 5290 was introduced by Chairman David Scott on 
September 17, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On December 8, 2021, the bill was considered under 
suspension of the rules and passed by 418 yeas and 9 nays.
    This bill amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to 
extend the authorization for the livestock mandatory reporting 
program.
            P.L. 117-XX (H.R. 2617)
    Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023

    H.R. 2617 was introduced by Representative Gerald Connolly 
on April 16, 2021. On September 28, 2021, the House passed the 
bill, as amended, by a vote of 414 yeas and 10 nays. The bill 
subsequently passed the Senate with amendments by Unanimous 
Consent. On December 22, 2022, the Senate concurred in the 
House amendment to Senate amendment by a vote of 68 yeas and 29 
nays. On December 23, 2022, the House agreed to the Senate 
amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to 
H.R. 2617 by a vote of 225 yeas to 201 nays. The President 
signed the bill into law on December 19, 2022.
    The following authorizing provisions were contained in 
division HH of H.R. 2617.

    Section 201. Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider 
and Third-Party Verifier Program. This section directs the 
Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to register 
entities that provide technical assistance to and verify the 
practices of farmers, ranchers, and foresters who participate 
in voluntary carbon markets with the goal of providing 
information and confidence to producers. This section is an 
updated version of the Growing Climate Solutions Act, S. 1251, 
which passed the Senate by a vote of 92-8 on June 24, 2021.
    Section 202. Acceptance and Use of Private Funds for 
Public-Private Partnerships. This section modifies existing 
authority for the Secretary of Agriculture to accept private 
donations to conservation programs by allowing the private 
donor the ability to direct how and where those funds would be 
used as well as give the Secretary the discretion on whether to 
match those funds with existing program funds. This section is 
an updated version of HR. 2606, the SUSTAINS Act, which was 
reported by the House Committee on Agriculture by voice vote on 
May 17, 2022.
    Section 301. CFTC Whistleblower Program. This section 
extends the authority of an administrative sub account within 
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'') Customer 
Protection Fund through October 1, 2024. It also authorizes the 
CFTC to transfer an additional $10 million from the Customer 
Protection Fund account to the sub account. The sub account 
allows for the continued payment of salaries, customer 
education initiatives and non-awards expenses, ensuring that 
the CFTC's whistleblower program can continue to function even 
when awards obligated to whistleblowers exceed the program 
fund's balance at the time of distribution. This temporary 
authority was originally signed into law after passage of S. 
409 in July 2021 and has been extended in recent short-term 
continuing resolutions.
    Section 401. Modification or Termination of Easements Under 
the Healthy Forests Reserve Program. This section allows for a 
contract modifications of easements held under the U.S. Forest 
Service Healthy Forest Reserve Program (``HFRP''). The 
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (``ACEP'') and the 
Emergency Watershed Program (``EWP'') currently allow for the 
modification of easements signed under each program and this 
section would extend the authority for modifications to HFRP 
easements as well.
    Section 501. SNAP EBT Skimming Regulations and 
Reimbursement. This provision requires the Secretary to 
coordinate with relevant agencies and stakeholders to 
investigate the extent of the problem, develop methods to 
prevent fraud and improve security measures through guidance 
and regulatory action, and provide replacement of benefits 
stolen through these fraudulent methods through FY2024. This 
program is newly established in the FY2023 Consolidated 
Appropriations Act. No Congressional action aside from this 
provision has been conducted to address this emerging problem.
    Sections 502 and 503. Summer Meals Program EBT & 
Alternative Options. This section updates the USDA summer food 
service program to permanently allow states to provide non-
congregate meals and summer EBT benefits nationwide to eligible 
children as other options in addition to meals provided at 
congregate feeding sites. Non-congregate meals, such as grab-
and-go or home delivery, would be provided in rural areas to 
eligible children, and summer EBT benefits would be capped at 
$40 per child per month.
    Section 601. Pandemic Assistance Payments to Cotton 
Merchandisers. This section provides $100 million for USDA to 
make payments to merchandisers of cotton who purchased cotton 
from U.S. producers or marketed cotton on their behalf for 
economic losses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and as 
a result of other supply chain disruptions.
    Section 602. Assistance to Rice Producers. This section 
requires the Secretary of Agriculture to make payments to 
certain rice producers. Payments to producers will be 
calculated based on a payment rate determined by the Secretary, 
yield history, and the number of certified planted acres. This 
section makes available $250 million for such payments.
    Section 603. Chronic Wasting Disease (``CWD'') Research and 
Management Act. This section enacts H.R. 5608, the Chronic 
Wasting Disease Research and Management Act. It authorizes $70 
million in annual appropriations for CWD research and 
management activities administered by USDA's Animal and Plant 
Health Inspection Service (``APHIS''). APHIS is authorized to 
enter into cooperative agreements with state and Tribal 
wildlife agencies and agriculture departments to implement 
research and management activities in order to develop new 
testing methods, better understand the spread of CWD, develop 
methods to control and manage CWD in cervid populations, and 
other uses. Funding is required to be split between research 
and management activities. USDA is also directed to conduct a 
review of the existing Herd Certification program standards.
    Sections 701 through 708. The Pesticide Registration 
Improvement Act of 2022, commonly referred to as ``PRIA'' or 
``PRIA V''. This section reauthorizes the user-fee programs 
that fund the United States Environmental Protection Agency 
(``EPA'') pesticide registration and review processes. PRIA V 
includes an increase in registration and maintenance fees that 
will support a more predictable regulatory process and provide 
important resources for farm worker safety and health care 
provider training, in addition to other services that advance 
the safe and effective use of pesticides. PRIA V requires the 
EPA to comply with numerous registration process improvements 
in order to access additional funding levels and requires 
manufacturers to phase-in bilingual labels on pesticides 
products over the next 8 years.
    Section 711. Registration Review Deadline Extension. This 
section provides the EPA with (1) a four-year extension of the 
deadline to complete the statutorily required review of certain 
pesticides registrations, and (2) the flexibility to move 
forward with interim decisions (``IDs'') on registration 
reviews between now and October 1, 2026. The language also 
requires that, where applicable, EPA include mitigations to 
reduce the effects of pesticides receiving an interim decision 
on endangered species or critical habitats of such endangered 
species while taking into account input from the Secretary of 
Agriculture.
    The following bill within Committee jurisdiction was 
included in P.L. 117-XX:

            H.R. 5608, Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management 
                    Act

    H.R. 5608 was introduced by Representative Ron Kind on 
October 19, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On December 8, 2021, the bill was considered under 
suspension of the rules and passed by 393 yeas and 33 nays. The 
bill was included in H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2023, which passed the Senate on December 22, 2022 by a 
vote of 68-29 and passed the House on December 23, 2022 by a 
vote of 225-201.
    This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to 
address chronic wasting disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose 
populations. Specifically, the bill directs USDA to establish a 
program to research and manage the disease. Under the program, 
USDA must offer to enter into agreements with state or Tribal 
wildlife agencies and departments of agriculture, institutions 
of higher education, and research centers to support research 
on the transmission of, resistance to, and diagnosis of the 
disease. In addition, USDA must offer to enter into agreements 
with such agencies and departments to support state and Tribal 
efforts to develop and implement management strategies that 
address the disease.

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

            H.R. 1602, Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act of 2021
    H.R. 1602 was introduced by Representative Patrick T. 
McHenry on March 8, 2021. The bill was referred to the 
Committee on Financial Services in addition to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On April 19, 2021, the bill was considered under 
suspension of the rules and agreed to.
    This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission 
and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to jointly 
establish a working group on digital assets.
            H.R. 2989, Financial Transparency Act of 2021
    H.R. 2989 was introduced by Representative Carolyn B. 
Maloney on May 4, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee 
on Financial Services in addition to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On October 25, 2021, the bill, as amended, was 
considered under suspension of the rules and passed by 400 yeas 
and 19 nays.
    This bill requires federal financial regulatory agencies to 
adopt specified data standards with respect to format, 
searchability, and transparency.
            H.R. 3617, Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and 
                    Expungement Act
    H.R. 3617 was introduced by Representative Jerrold Nadler 
on May 28, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Education and 
Labor, the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on Small 
Business, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on 
Oversight and Reform, and the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure. On April 1, 2022, the House passed the bill by 
a vote of 220 yeas and 204 nays.
            H.R. 4300, Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
    H.R. 4300 was introduced by Representative Mariannette 
Miller-Meeks on July 1, 2021. The bill was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources in addition to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On July 29, 2022, the bill, as amended, was 
considered under suspension of the rules and passed by 420 yeas 
and 0 nays.
    This bill makes the America the Beautiful-National Parks 
and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge, 
to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star 
Families.
            H.R. 4489, National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act
    H.R. 4489 was introduced by Representative Kim Schrier on 
July 16, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On December 8, 2021, the bill, as amended, was 
considered under suspension of the rules and passed by 385 yeas 
and 42 nays.
    This bill modifies the treatment of monies collected by the 
United States arising out of certain Forest Service activities.
            H.R. 5290, To extend authorization for livestock mandatory 
                    reporting
    H.R. 5290 was introduced by Chairman David Scott on 
September 17, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On December 8, 2021, the bill was considered under 
suspension of the rules and passed by 418 yeas and 9 nays.
    This bill amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to 
extend the authorization for the livestock mandatory reporting 
program.
            H.R. 5609, Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021
    H.R. 5609 was introduced by Representative Dusty Johnson on 
October 19, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On December 8, 2021, the bill was considered under 
suspension of the rules and passed by 411 yeas and 13 nays.
    This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to 
establish and maintain a library or catalog of each type of 
contract offered by packers to producers for the purchase of 
all or part of the production of fed cattle (including cattle 
that are purchased or committed for delivery), including any 
schedules of premiums or discounts associated with the 
contract.
            H.R. 6337, Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act
    H.R. 6337 was introduced by Representative Joe Neguse on 
December 20, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources in addition to the Committee on Agriculture. 
On July 19, 2022, the bill was considered under suspension of 
the rules and agreed to.
    This bill establishes requirements related to long-distance 
bike trails.
            H.R. 7066, Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act of 
                    2022
    H.R. 7066 was introduced by Representative Brad Sherman on 
March 11, 2022. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Financial Services in addition to the Committee on Agriculture. 
On May 11, 2022, the bill, as amended, was considered under 
suspension of the rules and passed by 418 yeas and 2 nays.
    This bill requires a U.S. financial institution to take all 
necessary and available actions to ensure any entity or person 
owned or controlled by such institution complies with financial 
sanctions applicable to Russia or Belarus to the same extent 
required of that institution.
            H.R. 7606, Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 
                    2022
    H.R. 7606 was introduced by Representative Abigail 
Spanberger on April 27, 2022. The bill was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture. On June 16, 2022, the House passed by 
the bill by a vote of 221 yeas to 204 nays.
    This bill addresses provisions related to agriculture, 
food, and fuel, including by providing funds for nutrient 
management, precision agriculture, and biofuel infrastructure. 
Specifically, the bill provides funding for the Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) to (1) assist agricultural producers with 
the costs of crop nutrient use or adopting precision 
agriculture practices, and (2) provide grants to eligible 
entities (e.g., fueling and distribution facilities) for 
biofuel infrastructure.

3. House Resolutions Considered in the House

            H. Res. 1156, Expressing the commitment of the House of 
                    Representatives to building on the twenty years of 
                    success of the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for 
                    Education and Child Nutrition Program
    H. Res. 1156 was introduced by Representative James P. 
McGovern on June 7, 2022. The resolution was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture in addition to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs. On June 24, 2022, Rep. McGovern gave 
introductory remarks on the measure on the House floor. On 
December 13, 2022, the resolution was considered under 
suspension of the rules and agreed to by voice vote.
    This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives 
is committed to (1) building upon the 20 years of success of 
the George McGovern-Robert Dole International Food for 
Education and Child Nutrition Program and supporting U.S. 
farmers, milers, shippers, and commodity groups that provide 
agricultural commodities for use in the McGovern-Dole Program 
to help combat global malnutrition and food insecurity and 
advance global education.

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

            H.R. 267, 2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act
    H.R. 267 was introduced by Representative Mike Thompson on 
January 11, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On September 20, 2021, the Committee on 
Agriculture ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    This bill expands the Department of Agriculture's Wildfire 
and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) to include 
coverage for losses of crops (including smoke-tainted wine 
grapes) due to wildfires occurring in calendar year 2020.
            H.R. 2424, Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act
    H.R. 2424 was introduced by Representative Jimmy Panetta on 
April 8, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On September 21, 2021, the Committee on 
Agriculture ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    This bill directs the Agricultural Marketing Service of the 
Department of Agriculture to establish a program to award 
grants to states or state departments of agriculture to provide 
support to agricultural fairs for losses sustained by such 
fairs due to COVID-19.
            H.R. 2518, PRECISE Act
    H.R. 2518 was introduced by Representative Ashley Hinson on 
April 14, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On May 17, 2022, the Committee on Agriculture 
ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by voice vote.
    This bill incorporates support for precision agriculture 
into various programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA). 
Specifically, the bill makes changes to eligibility criteria, 
administrative procedures, and other aspects of the 
Conservation Loan Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives 
Program, and the Conservation Stewardship Program. These 
changes include allowing the programs to support the adoption 
of precision agriculture practices and acquisition of precision 
agriculture technologies.
            H.R. 2606, SUSTAINS Act
    H.R. 2606 was introduced by Ranking Member Glenn Thompson 
on April 15, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On May 17, 2022, the Committee on Agriculture 
ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by voice vote.
    This bill authorizes the Natural Resources Conservation 
Service to accept contributions of nonfederal funds to support 
a broader range of conservation programs.
            H.R. 4140, Butcher Block Act
    H.R. 4140 was introduced by Representative Dusty Johnson on 
June 24, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On June 14, 2022, the Committee on Agriculture 
ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by voice vote.
    This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
to make (or guarantee) loans and award grants for establishing, 
expanding, and otherwise supporting livestock and poultry 
processing and related activities.
            H.R. 4252, To provide additional funding for scholarships 
                    for students at 1890 institutions
    H.R. 4252 was introduced by Chairman David Scott on June 
30, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On November 3, 2021, the Committee on Agriculture 
ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by voice vote.
    This bill rescinds specified funds that were provided to 
the Department of Agriculture for assistance and support for 
socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers, and forest land 
owners and operators. The bill makes the rescinded funds 
available for scholarships at 1890 Institutions (i.e., 
historically Black colleges and universities that belong to the 
U.S. land-grant university system).
            H.R. 4374, Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America 
                    Act
    H.R. 4374 was introduced by Chairman David Scott on July 9, 
2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on Agriculture in 
addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. On August 6, 
2022, the Committee on Agriculture ordered the bill to be 
reported, as amended, by voice vote.
    This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and makes other 
changes to various programs of the Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) that support broadband internet expansion in rural 
areas.
            H.R. 5589, Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act
    H.R. 5589 was introduced by Representative Josh Harder on 
October 15, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On November 1, 2022, the Committee on Agriculture 
ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by voice vote.
    This bill requires the National Institute of Food and 
Agriculture to award grants for pilot projects with the 
potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions by 
converting and valorizing tree nut harvest by-products into 
higher value biocarbon products.
            H.R. 7764, To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to 
                    provide additional payments under the environmental 
                    quality incentives program for implementation of 
                    nutrient management practice, and for other 
                    purposes
    H.R. 7764 was introduced by Representatives Josh Harder on 
May 13, 2022. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On May 17, 2022, the Committee on Agriculture 
ordered the bill to be reported by voice vote.
    This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to provide 
payments for nutrition management practices under the 
Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
            H.R. 7675, To amend the Department of Agriculture 
                    Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an 
                    Agricultural and Food System Supply Chain 
                    Resilience and Crisis Response Task Force, and for 
                    other purposes
    H.R. 7675 was introduced by Representative Angie Craig on 
May 6, 2022. On May 17, 2022, the Committee on Agriculture 
ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by voice vote.
    This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to 
establish within USDA an Agricultural and Food System Supply 
Chain Resilience and Crisis Response Task Force. Among other 
responsibilities, the task force must (1) help promote the 
leadership of the United States with respect to the stability 
of the agriculture and food system supply chain; (2) monitor 
the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of the supply 
chain; and (3) support the creation of jobs with competitive 
wages in the U.S. agricultural and food system sector.
            H. Res. 271, Recognizing the importance of the blueberry 
                    industry to the United States and supporting the 
                    designation of July 2021 as National Blueberry 
                    Month
    H. Res. 271 was introduced by Representative Sanford D. 
Bishop on March 26, 2021. The resolution was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture. On September 21, 2021, the Committee 
on Agriculture ordered the resolution to be reported, as 
amended, by voice vote.
    This resolution (1) supports the designation of National 
Blueberry Month; and (2) recognizes the contributions of U.S. 
growers and their families, and that purchasing blueberries 
grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, and the 
economy.

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

            H.R. 1503, Restoring Community Input and Public Protections 
                    in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2021
    H.R. 1503 was introduced by Representative Mike Levin on 
March 2, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources in addition to the Committee on Agriculture. 
On May 5, 2021, the Committee on Natural Resources considered 
and ordered the bill to be reported favorably with 24 yeas and 
15 nays. The Committee on Agriculture discharged the bill on 
December 14, 2022, and it was subsequently reported by the 
Committee on Natural Resources the same day.
            H.R. 1506, Transparency in Energy Production Act of 2021
    H.R. 1506 was introduced by Representative Alan S. 
Lowenthal on March 2, 2021. The bill was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources in addition to the Committee on 
Agriculture. On May 5, 2021, the Committee on Natural Resources 
considered and ordered the bill to be reported favorably with 
24 yeas and 15 nays. The Committee on Agriculture discharged 
the bill on December 14, 2022, and it was subsequently reported 
by the Committee on Natural Resources the same day.
            H.R. 2021, Environmental Justice For All Act
    H.R. 2021 was introduced by Representative Raul M. Grijalva 
on March 18, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce in addition to the Committee on Natural 
Resources, the Committee on Judiciary, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on 
Agriculture, and the Committee on Education and Labor. On July 
27, 2021, the Committee on Natural Resources considered and 
ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, favorably with 26 
yeas and 21 nays.
            H.R. 3075, Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act
    H.R. 3075 was introduced by Representative Jared Huffman on 
May 11, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on Natural 
Resources in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, the 
Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
On October 13, 2021, the Committee on Natural Resources 
considered and ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by 
voice vote.
            H.R. 3326, Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 
                    2021
    H.R. 3326 was introduced by Representative Mike Levin on 
May 19, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on Natural 
Resources in addition to the Committee on Agriculture. On 
November 17, 2021, the Committee on Natural Resources 
considered and ordered the bill to be reported by unanimous 
consent. The Committee on Agriculture discharged the bill on 
December 14, 2022, and it was subsequently reported by the 
Committee on Natural Resources the same day.
            H.R. 3670, SOAR Act
    H.R. 3670 was introduced by Representative Joe Neguse on 
June 1, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on Natural 
Resources in addition to the Committee on Agriculture. On 
October 13, 2021, the Committee on Natural Resources considered 
and ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by unanimous 
consent. The Committee on Agriculture discharged the bill on 
December 14, 2022, and it was subsequently reported by the 
Committee on Natural Resources the same day.
            H.R. 3686, Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act
    H.R. 3686 was introduced by Representative Annie M. Kuster 
on June 4, 2021. The bill was referred to the Committee on 
Agriculture in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources. 
On July 13, 2022, the Committee on Natural Resources considered 
and ordered the bill to be reported, as amended, by unanimous 
consent. The Committee on Agriculture discharged the bill on 
December 14, 2022, and it was subsequently reported by the 
Committee on Natural Resources the same day.
            H.R. 6435, To provide for the application of certain 
                    provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and 
                    Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for fiscal 
                    year 2021
    H.R. 6435 was introduced by Representative Cathy McMorris 
Rodgers on January 20, 2022. The bill was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture in addition to the Committee on 
Natural Resources. On February 16, 2022, the Committee on 
Natural Resources considered and ordered the bill to be 
reported by unanimous consent. The Committee on Agriculture 
discharged the bill on December 14, 2022, and it was 
subsequently reported by the Committee on Natural Resources the 
same day.
            H.R. 6936, Stamp Out Invasive Species Act
    H.R. 6936 was introduced by Representative Elise M. 
Stefanik on March 3, 2022. The bill was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Reform in addition to the Committees 
on Natural Resources and Agriculture. On July 13, 2022, the 
Committee on Natural Resources considered and ordered the bill 
to be reported by unanimous consent. The Committee on 
Agriculture discharged the bill on December 14, 2022, and it 
was subsequently reported by the Committee on Natural Resources 
the same day.

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

            H.R. 4521, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 
                    2021
    H.R. 4521 was introduced by Representative Eddie Bernice 
Johnson on July 19, 2021. The bill was referred to the 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in addition to the 
Committees on Agriculture and Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4521 
was discharged from consideration by the Committees on 
Agriculture and Energy and Commerce on January 28, 2022, and 
was reported out the same day by the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology. On February 4, 2022, the House passed 
the bill by a vote of 222 yeas to 210 nays. The bill passed the 
Senate, as amended, by a vote of 68 yeas and 28 nays.
            S. 5328, A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural 
                    Investment Act of 2002 to extend terminal lakes 
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    S. 5328 was introduced by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto on 
December 20, 2022. On December 20, 2022, the Senate passed the 
bill by Unanimous Consent. On December 22, 2022, the bill was 
considered under suspension of the rules and agreed to in the 
House. The bill was presented to the President on December 28, 
2022, and was awaiting further action as of the date of 
publication.

12. Concurrent Resolutions Approved

    None.
    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.
            P.L. 117-2 (H.R. 1319), American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
    H.R. 1319 was introduced by Representative John A. Yarmuth 
on February 24, 2021. The bill passed the House on February 27, 
2021, by a vote of 219 yeas to 212 nays. The bill subsequently 
passed the Senate by a vote of 50 yeas to 49 nays on March 6, 
2021. Pursuant to H. Res. 198, the House proceeded with 2 hours 
of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment. On 
March 10, 2021, the Senate amendment was agreed to with 220 
yeas to 211 nays. The President signed the bill into law on 
March 11, 2021.
    The applicable provisions of this bill address the 
continued impacts of COVID-19 by providing additional funding 
to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in order 
to (1) improve the food supply chain and agriculture pandemic 
response, (2) improve rural health care and other rural 
development needs; (3) pay off outstanding farm loan debts of 
socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers; and (4) address 
historical discrimination and disparities in the agriculture 
sector. In addition, the bill included additional funding to 
boost nutritional assistance programs and improve access to 
food supplies.
            P.L. 117-169 (H.R. 5376), Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
    H.R. 5376 was introduced by Representative John A. Yarmuth 
on September 27, 2021. The bill passed the House on November 
19, 2021, by a vote of 220 yeas to 213 nays. The bill 
subsequently passed the Senate by a vote of 51 yeas to 50 nays 
on August 7, 2022. Pursuant to H. Res. 1316, the House 
proceeded with 3 hours of debate on the Yarmuth motion to agree 
to the Senate amendment. On August 12, 2022, the Senate 
amendment was agreed to with 220 yeas and 207 nays. The 
President signed the bill into law on August 16, 2022.
    The applicable provisions of this bill provide funding for 
conservation, rural development, and forestry programs; amend 
Section 1006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to aid 
underserved farmers, ranchers, and foresters; and provide 
immediate relief to borrowers with at-risk agricultural 
operation farm loans.
            P.L. 117-263 (H.R. 7776), James M. Inhofe National Defense 
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
    H.R. 7776 was introduced by Representative Peter DeFazio on 
May 16, 2022. On June 8, 2022, the House passed the bill, as 
amended, by a vote of 384 yeas to 37 nays. The bill 
subsequently passed the Senate by a vote of 93 yeas to 1 nay on 
December 8, 2022. Pursuant to H. Res. 1512, the House agreed to 
the Senate amendment with an amendment. On December 15, 2022, 
the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 7776 by a vote of 83 yeas and 11 nays. The 
President signed the bill into law on December 23, 2022.
    This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities 
for FY2023, and includes legislation such as the Water 
Resources Development Act, Coast Guard Authorization Act, State 
Department Authorization Act, and Intelligence Authorization 
Act. It also addresses issues related to conservation and 
climate change.

                              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 117th Congress. 
The 117th 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 117th Congress 
included specific oversight of the implementation of the 
Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, allowing Members of the 
Committee to question witnesses, both government and critical 
stakeholders, about what has worked well and what needs 
improvement in the creation of the next Farm Bill, expected in 
2023. The hearings often resulted 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.
    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 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 117th 
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.''):

Oversight Hearings

    February 25, 2021: Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture 
and Forestry Sectors. Full Committee. Serial No. 117-1.
    This full committee hearing marked Representative David 
Scott's (GA-13) first as Chairman of the House Agriculture 
Committee. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lists 
risks to markets, agricultural income, higher food prices, and 
an increase in extreme weather events as potential climate 
impacts that will affect the agriculture and forestry sectors. 
This hearing explored those impacts as well as opportunities to 
adapt to and mitigate against climate change.
    March 11, 2021: A Look at Food Insecurity in America. Full 
Committee. Serial No. 117-2.
    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment and uncertainty 
have put a strain on retailers and philanthropic groups who are 
crucial for efficient and effective food delivery to low-income 
Americans. The focus of this hearing was to learn from key 
stakeholders, including retailers, urban and rural food banks, 
and producers, how they are meeting the changing needs of 
communities under stress and lessons learned for future crises.
    March 25, 2021: A Hearing to Review the State of Black 
Farmers in the U.S. Full Committee. Serial No. 117-3.
    This hearing examined the history and experience of Black 
farmers' involvement with various United States Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) programs. This hearing also explored 
opportunities to address the impacts of discrimination, and how 
to improve the profitability and sustainability of Black 
farmers moving forward.
    April 20, 2021: Rural Broadband--Examining Internet 
Connectivity Needs and Opportunities in Rural America. Full 
Committee. Serial No. 117-4.
    The hearing explored the critical role access to reliable 
and affordable broadband and connected devices plays on the 
community development, health, and economic success of rural 
America. The Committee also examined barriers and solutions to 
reach the ultimate goal of nationwide broadband coverage and 
adoption.
    May 12, 2021: Title II Conservation Programs: Exploring 
Climate Smart Practices. Subcommittee on Conservation and 
Forestry. Serial No. 117-5.
    This hearing explored the benefits of climate-smart, 
conservation practices as well as available support for their 
adoption through Title II conservation programs.
    May 18, 2021: Member Day. Full Committee. Serial. No. 117-
6.
    As required by the Rules of the House, the Committee hosted 
a Member Day hearing, allowing any Member of the House to 
provide testimony before the Committee on legislation or other 
issues of importance. The Committee heard from ten Members of 
Congress, and accepted written submissions from an additional 
ten Members of Congress, on issues including sustainable 
agriculture, energy and conservation, rural schools, landscape 
restoration, student food security, and broadband for rural 
America.
    May 26, 2021: The Future of SNAP: Moving Past the Pandemic. 
Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department 
Operations. Serial No. 117-7.
    In this hearing, Members of the Subcommittee heard from a 
variety of stakeholders, including program participants, to get 
an overview of SNAP's responsiveness during the COVID-19 public 
health emergency for the purpose of considering future changes 
to the program.
    June 15, 2021: Examining Opportunities for Growth and 
Investment in Rural America. Subcommittee on Commodity 
Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. Serial No. 117-8.
    This hearing examined the economic and community 
development needs of rural communities and evaluated the 
efficacy of existing resources and programs.
    June 16, 2021: 1890 Land-Grant Institutions: Investing for 
Agricultural Resiliency, Equity, and Global Impact. Full 
Committee. Serial No. 117-9.
    Members of the Committee engaged with leaders from the 1890 
land-grant university system to discuss the current state of 
the 1890s, including COVID-19 impact, response, and recovery, 
implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill provisions impacting the 
1890s, their agricultural research and extension needs, and 
opportunities for further investments to support their mission 
and impact.
    June 23, 2021: A Hearing to Review the Efficacy of the Farm 
Safety Net. Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk 
Management. Serial No. 117-10.
    Over the past several years, farmers across the country 
have experienced numerous challenges such as severe weather 
conditions, historically low prices, extreme market volatility, 
trade disruptions, and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. 
This Subcommittee hearing gathered input from farmers, a crop 
insurance agent, and an agricultural economist on the function 
of farm safety net programs like the Agriculture Risk Coverage 
(ARC) program and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program, risk 
management tools like crop insurance, and other programs about 
how such tools help farmers manage those challenges.
    June 30, 2021: Supply Chain Recovery and Resiliency: Small 
Producers and Local Agricultural Markets. Subcommittee on 
Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. Serial No. 117-11.
    This hearing focused on the impacts of the COVID-19 
pandemic on small farmers and ranchers, including small 
certified organic producers. Members of the Subcommittee 
engaged with small producers to discuss COVID-19 recovery, 
supply-chain management, and how USDA programs support the 
development of economic opportunities for local agricultural 
markets.
    July 12, 2021: Examining the SNAP Benefit Cliff. 
Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department 
Operations. Serial No. 117-12.
    The purpose of this hearing was to shed light on the SNAP 
benefit cliff's impact on low-income Americans, including 
mechanisms that help states better phase out SNAP benefits when 
a recipient experiences a change in eligibility. Additionally, 
the hearing touched on the impending COVID-19 relief SNAP 
benefit ``cliff''--the end of SNAP emergency allotments and the 
15 percent increase in benefits, currently slated for September 
30, 2021.
    July 21, 2021: The U.S. Wood Products Industry: 
Facilitating the Post COVID-19 Recovery. Subcommittee on 
Conservation and Forestry. Serial No. 117-13.
    This hearing explored the impacts of COVID-19 on the wood 
products industry, including market pressures, labor shortages, 
and transportation challenges, among other disruptions. The 
hearing also explored ways in which wood products can 
contribute to climate-friendly infrastructure.
    July 28, 2021: State of the Beef Supply Chain: Shocks, 
Recovery, and Rebuilding. Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign 
Agriculture. Serial No. 117-14.
    The livestock industry has experienced a number of distinct 
shocks over the past few years including the COVID-19 pandemic, 
a facility fire in Holcomb, Kansas, and a cyberattack on JBS. 
All of these shocks affected beef processing capacity and 
contributed to significant volatility in cattle markets. This 
hearing gave Members the opportunity to hear from economists, 
academics, and a cyber security expert about impacts on the 
beef supply chain and how supply chains can strengthen 
resilience to protect against future disruptions.
    July 29, 2021: 21st Century Food Systems: Controlled 
Environment Agriculture's Role in Protecting Domestic Food 
Supply Chains and Infrastructure. Full Committee. Serial No. 
117-15.
    This hearing focused on controlled environment agriculture 
(CEA), the production of plants in a controlled, indoor 
environment such as in greenhouses, vertical farms, and growth 
chambers. Members had the opportunity to hear directly from 
industry experts about CEA production and its role in the 
domestic food supply chain alongside and discuss CEA market 
conditions, infrastructure needs, and food safety and security 
efforts.
    September 23, 2021: Voluntary Carbon Markets in Agriculture 
and Forestry. Full Committee. Serial No. 117-16.
    This hearing explored existing carbon markets and the ways 
that producers participate in them. The hearing also explored 
ways that these markets can better support producers in 
contributing to climate-friendly practices.
    September 29, 2021: The 2021 Wildland Fire Year: Responding 
to and Mitigating Threats to Communities. Subcommittee on 
Conservation and Forestry. Serial No. 117-17.
    This hearing explored the challenges presented by the 2021 
Fire Year. The hearing also discussed staffing, management 
goals, restoration challenges, and forest resilience goals.
    October 7, 2021: A Hearing to Review the State of the 
Livestock Industry. Full Committee. Serial No. 117-18.
    The purpose of this hearing was to examine issues facing 
the livestock industry and to hear various perspectives on how 
to address industry and market challenges. Members heard from 
Senator Grassley, Secretary Vilsack, and representatives of the 
livestock industry. The witnesses provided a range of expertise 
and opinions on different segments of the livestock sector, 
including cattle, swine, and sheep production, along with views 
from the meat processing industry and U.S. government. This 
hearing also addressed questions about Livestock Mandatory 
Reporting (LMR) and some proposed changes to LMR.
    October 26, 2021: Agricultural Biotechnology: 21st Century 
Advancements and Applications. Joint hearing of the 
Subcommittees on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture and 
Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. Serial No. 117-19.
    The agricultural biotechnology industry has undergone 
challenges in market access and global adoption. These 
challenges are compounded by varying international regulatory 
approaches and reluctance in domestic and global acceptance. 
This hearing provided Members of the Full Committee an 
opportunity to hear about these and other issues directly 
impacting agricultural biotechnology, alongside discussion of 
the U.S. regulatory framework, supply chain issues, current 
research, educational outreach efforts, and innovations in the 
pipeline.
    November 3, 2021: The Immediate Challenges to our Nation's 
Food Supply Chain. Full Committee. Serial No. 117-20.
    This hearing explored the broad and complex challenges 
facing the food and agriculture supply chain. Witnesses offered 
perspectives on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 
economy, transportation and logistics, the workforce, farm-
level production challenges such as rising input costs, 
ingredient and raw material sourcing. Witnesses included 
representatives from the trucking, baking, dairy processing, 
grocers and wholesalers, and crop input retailers industries, 
as well as a fruit and vegetable grower.
    November 10, 2021: Hunger Among Veterans and 
Servicemembers: Understanding the Problem and Evaluating 
Solutions. Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department 
Operations. Serial No. 117-21.
    The purpose of this hearing was to examine the causes of 
hunger among veterans and servicemembers, including the unique 
challenges each may face in accessing Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Testimony covered areas 
such as the impact of SNAP work requirements on disabled 
veterans and how the military's Basic Allowance for Housing 
impacts SNAP eligibility for servicemembers living off-base.
    November 16, 2021: A Look at the Renewable Economy in Rural 
America. Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and 
Credit. Serial No. 117-22.
    This hearing examined opportunities and incentives for 
renewable energy projects and biobased product manufacturing in 
rural America. Discussion included evaluation of the renewable 
energy projects in rural areas, potential benefits and project 
barriers that affect benefits to local communities. The hearing 
also evaluated USDA program incentives for biobased products 
manufacturing, including discussion of biobased product 
development and their economic and environmental benefits.
    November 17, 2021: Trade Policy and Priorities. 
Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. Serial No. 
117-23.
    The hearing was designed to educate Members about 
industry's trade priorities and how those priorities can be 
incorporated into the Biden Administration's trade agenda, 
including what can be done to improve trade relations, open new 
markets, and facilitate the export of American products. The 
hearing provided important background for future engagements 
with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service.
    December 8, 2021: Review of USDA Nutrition Distribution 
Programs. Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department 
Operations. Serial No. 117-24.
    The purpose of this hearing was to review U.S. Department 
of Agriculture's (USDA) food distribution programs--The 
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Commodity 
Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and Food Distribution Program 
on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)--and how they support Americans 
in need. The conversation explored program implementation and 
the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the response of 
these programs and the organizations that operate them.
    January 12, 2022: Implications of Electric Vehicle 
Investments for Agriculture and Rural America. Full Committee. 
Serial No. 117-25.
    The purpose of the hearing was to investigate the problems 
and opportunities for rural America of investing billions of 
private and public dollars into electric vehicles and related 
infrastructure needs. The panel of experts testifying included 
an energy provider and distributor, a car manufacturer, a 
regional chain convenient store, a union worker association, a 
biofuel association, a rural auto dealer and a think tank to 
testify on all implications of such a massive electric vehicle 
investment in the United States on rural America.
    January 20, 2022: To Review the State of the Rural Economy 
with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Full Committee. Serial 
No. 117-26.
    The Committee welcomed back Secretary Vilsack for the 
purposes of providing testimony on the issues facing rural 
residents and agricultural producers, including the status of 
programs implemented to assist farmers and ranchers and our 
food and agriculture industry during the pandemic and the 
resiliency of the food supply chain. Secretary Vilsack also 
offered updates on agriculture provisions in the American 
Rescue Plan, the status of disaster assistance programs, and 
further updates on the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill.
    February 2, 2022: A 2022 Review of Farm Bill Conservation 
Programs. Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Serial No. 
117-27.
    This hearing reviewed the current state of farm bill 
conservation programs, challenges and success of 2018 Farm Bill 
program implementation, and a discussion of how staffing 
challenges are impacting program delivery. Members heard 
testimony from, and asked questions of, Farm Service Agency 
Administrator Zach Ducheneaux and Natural Resources 
Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby.
    February 3, 2022: Sustainability in the Livestock Sector: 
Environmental Gain and Economic Viability. Subcommittee on 
Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. Serial No. 117-28.
    This hearing gave Members an opportunity to discuss the 
interaction between sustainability initiatives in the livestock 
sector, climate change, and existing market incentives for 
producing sustainable products. This hearing explored the 
challenges posed by climate change, the actions that the 
livestock industry is taking, any gaps that should be 
addressed, and incentives and conditions required for producers 
to succeed.
    February 8, 2022: A Hearing to Review Farm Policy with 
Under Secretary Robert Bonnie. Subcommittee on General Farm 
Commodities and Risk Management. Serial No. 117-29.
    As part of the Committee's oversight responsibilities, this 
Subcommittee hearing entailed testimony from USDA Farm 
Production and Conservation Under Secretary Robert Bonnie on 
the status of program delivery through the Farm Service Agency 
(FSA) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA) along with the 
Administration's use of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). 
The hearing entailed updates on the status of implementation of 
provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill.
    February 15, 2022: Review of the Office of the Inspector 
General Report on USDA Oversight of Civil Rights Complaints. 
Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department 
Operations. Serial No. 117-30.
    The purpose of this hearing was to review a report 
conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture's 
(USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding the Office 
of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights' (OASCR) oversight 
of the civil rights complaints process between 2016 and 2019. 
The Inspector General for USDA provided testimony which touched 
on OASCR's continued untimely processing of civil rights 
program complaints and needed improvements to OASCR's 
procedures and oversight processes.
    March 1, 2022: A 2022 Review of Farm Bill: Commodity Group 
Perspectives on Title I. Full Committee. Serial No. 117-27.
    As part of the Committee's series of Farm Bill review 
activities, this hearing featured testimony from nine witnesses 
representing 16 commodity associations on implementation of 
Title I of the 2018 Farm Bill. Witnesses provided perspective 
on how commodity programs have been working, input on how 
Congress should evaluate the structure of safety net programs, 
and perspective on accessibility of those programs. The 
witnesses also provided perspective on the current state of the 
farm economy.
    March 8, 2022: A 2022 Review of Farm Bill: Rural 
Development. Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and 
Credit. Serial No. 117-27.
    This hearing examined the implementation and effectiveness 
of Rural Development programs created and amended during the 
2018 Farm Bill.
    March 16, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Role of 
USDA Programs in Addressing Climate Change. Full Committee. 
Serial No. 117-27.
    This hearing allowed Members of the Committee to hear 
testimony regarding how USDA programs can help farmers, 
ranchers, foresters, and rural communities meet and proactively 
address climate concerns while also addressing other needs.
    March 29, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: 
Horticulture and Urban Agriculture. Subcommittee on 
Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. Serial No. 117-27.
    The Agriculture Committee heard from USDA Marketing and 
Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Moffit and Natural 
Resources Conservation Service Chief Cosby, alongside five 
stakeholders on the implementation of the horticulture and 
urban agriculture sections from the 2018 Farm bill. This 
hearing offered oversight and suggestions for improvement for 
the applicable statues.
    March 31, 2022: State of the CFTC. Full Committee. Serial 
No. 117-31.
    This hearing evaluated the state of operations at the 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and reviewed major 
commodity market developments and trends and upcoming agency 
activities and initiatives.
    April 5, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Energy--
Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America. Full 
Committee. Serial No. 117-27.
    This hearing examined the state of the renewable economy in 
rural America, including the role rural America plays in its 
development, and the adoption of renewable energy in rural 
areas.
    April 6, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: 
International Trade and Food Assistance Programs. Subcommittee 
on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. Serial No. 117-27.
    This hearing was a review of 2018 Farm Bill programs that 
fall under Title III, also known as the ``Trade Title.'' 
Members asked questions of Agency representatives from the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture and U.S. Agency for International 
Development, along with a second panel of stakeholders who 
participate in USDA and USAID trade promotion and international 
food assistance programs. This was an opportunity to gather 
information and insights on how effectively Title III of the 
2018 Farm Bill has been implemented and whether there may be 
room for improvements in the 2023 Farm Bill.
    April 27, 2022: An Examination of Price Discrepancies, 
Transparency, and Alleged Unfair Practices in Cattle Markets. 
Full Committee. Serial No. 117-32.
    This hearing examined issues facing cattle producers and 
focused on how to address industry and market challenges in the 
cattle industry. Over the past few years there have been a 
number of allegations directed towards the packing industry, 
including claims that the packers participated in market 
manipulation and unfair practices. This hearing sought to 
illuminate some of those claims and provide the CEOs from the 
packing companies an opportunity to respond to those 
allegations. Members heard from a panel of cattle producers, 
and from the CEOs of the big four packing firms.
    April 28, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Full Committee. 
Serial No. 117-27.
    The purpose of this hearing was to gather input from the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding provisions in 
Title IV of the 2018 Farm Bill addressing the Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Deputy Under Secretary 
for USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS), 
joined by the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service 
(FNS), discussed how SNAP is working to provide food assistance 
to millions of Americans and provided insight into the 
implementation and impact of the 2018 Farm Bill SNAP provisions 
to date.
    May 12, 2022: Changing Market Roles: The FTX Proposal and 
Trends in New Clearinghouse Models. Full Committee. Serial No. 
117-33.
    Following the CFTC's public request for input on a proposal 
from FTX, the hearing provided an opportunity for Members to 
hear directly from industry stakeholders concerning the 
implications of and impacts on market participants of FTX's 
proposed direct clearing model for margined products.
    May 25, 2022: Supporting Careers in Conservation: Workforce 
Training, Education, and Job Opportunities. Subcommittee on 
Conservation and Forestry. Serial No. 117-34.
    This hearing explored the work that stakeholders are doing 
to address workforce shortages, from teaching children more 
about conservation, to providing professional development to 
early career professionals. Members heard from stakeholders 
with different missions and learned about various approaches to 
developing interest in careers, and educating future 
professionals.
    June 8, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder 
Perspectives on SNAP. Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and 
Department Operations. Serial No. 117-27.
    The purpose of this hearing was to provide an opportunity 
for input from relevant stakeholders regarding the Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and associated provisions 
in Title IV of the 2018 Farm Bill. Witnesses included a State 
SNAP administrator, SNAP retailer, and non-profit 
representative, who provided insight into how the 2018 Farm 
Bill and events since the bill's passage, like the COVID-19 
pandemic, have impacted SNAP operations and the individuals it 
serves and recommendations on how to improve the program in the 
2023 Farm Bill.
    June 9, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Economic 
Perspectives on Title I Commodities and Title XI Crop 
Insurance. Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk 
Management. Serial No. 117-27.
    As part of the Agriculture Committee's farm bill oversight 
activities, this hearing gathered input from agricultural 
economists on the dynamics of commodity prices and input costs 
in recent years, and implications of those conditions for the 
effectiveness of 2018 Farm Bill safety net programs and risk 
management tools. Witnesses shared their perspectives on farm 
policy options, current economic conditions, land values, input 
costs, and other economic dynamics with implications for farm 
policy.
    June 14, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder 
Perspectives on Non-SNAP USDA Nutrition Programs. Full 
Committee. Serial No. 117-27.
    This hearing provided an opportunity to gather input from 
relevant stakeholders regarding U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) non-Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
nutrition programs, including The Emergency Food Assistance 
Program (TEFAP), Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), 
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), Gus 
Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), Seniors 
Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), Healthy Food 
Financing Initiative (HFFI), Community Food Projects (CFP), 
Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Projects (HFMI), and Micro-Grants 
for Food Security Program (MGFSP), and relevant provisions in 
Title IV of the 2018 Farm Bill. Witnesses testified about how 
the 2018 Farm Bill and COVID-19 pandemic have impacted program 
operations and discussed opportunities for further improvements 
to these programs in the upcoming farm bill.
    June 15, 2022: The Role of Climate Research in Supporting 
Agricultural Resiliency. Full Committee. Serial No. 117-35.
    This hearing was an opportunity for Members to develop a 
deeper understanding of the research being done on the 
relationship between agriculture and climate resiliency. 
Members heard from a number of experts on different aspects of 
the challenges and opportunities.
    June 22, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Dairy 
Provisions. Full Committee. Serial No. 117-27.
    The House Agriculture Committee held this hearing on the 
implementation of dairy provisions in the 2018 farm bill. The 
hearing included two panels: one of USDA experts and one of 
industry stakeholders who shared feedback on the Dairy Margin 
Coverage program and the recent Federal Milk Marketing Order 
change.
    June 23, 2022: The Future of Digital Asset Regulation. 
Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. Serial 
No. 117-36.
    The purpose of this hearing was to gather input from 
stakeholders, academics, and the Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission (CFTC) regarding the current and potential future 
regulation of digital assets and to consider the CFTC's current 
and future role in regulating the spot or cash digital 
commodity markets.
    July 13, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Forestry. 
Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Serial No. 117-27.
    This hearing explored the implementation of the 2018 Farm 
Bill. The hearing allowed Members to explore how farm bill 
forestry programs are being implemented by the administration. 
This hearing also allowed Members to hear stakeholder 
perspectives on program uses and challenges.
    July 14, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The State of 
Credit for Young, Beginning, and Underserved Producers. Full 
Committee. Serial No. 117-27.
    This hearing featured testimony from young, beginning, and 
underserved farmers to better understand the unique challenges 
they face .A focus on this group of producers is important as 
current farmers and ranchers are aging and these producers will 
need the financial resources to continue farming and ranching.
    July 20, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder 
Perspectives on Title XI Crop Insurance. Subcommittee on 
General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Serial No. 117-
27.
    As part of the Agriculture Committee's farm bill oversight 
activities, this hearing gathered input from stakeholders on 
the crop insurance provisions contained in the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334, 2018 Farm Bill). 
Witnesses testifying on the panel included representatives of 
trade associations representing crop insurance and reinsurance 
companies and crop insurance agents, as well as a product 
developer and two farmers.
    July 28, 2022: An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production 
Program. Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and 
Research. Serial No. 117-37.
    This hearing featured testimony from producers, 
researchers, Tribal members, and State Agriculture Directors 
and Commissioners who provided an overview of the hemp 
industry. This overview addressed changes made in both the 2014 
and 2018 Farm Bills pertaining to the USDA Hemp Production 
Program. The hearing provided valuable insight to be used 
moving forward in preparation of a 2023 Farm Bill.
    September 14, 2022: Soil Health Practices and Programs that 
Support Regenerative Agriculture. Full Committee. Serial No. 
117-38.
    This hearing explored the concepts and practices of soil 
health and regenerative agriculture, including both organic and 
conventional perspectives. Members heard from producers and 
experts regarding soil health changes and opportunities.
    September 15, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: 
Broadband. Full Committee. Serial No. 117-27.
    This hearing provided a review of the collaborative efforts 
and coordination of USDA, NTIA, FCC, and other Federal agencies 
awarding broadband funding and the role these agencies will 
play in achieving nationwide connectivity.
    September 20, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: 
Stakeholder Perspectives on Title II Conservation Programs. 
Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Serial No. 117-27.
    This subcommittee hearing provided perspectives from 
producers and program users regarding USDA conservation program 
use, challenges and opportunities.
    September 29, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Title 
XII--Department Operations and Outreach. Subcommittee on 
Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. Serial No. 
117-27.
    This hearing allowed Members to explore USDA department 
operations and outreach programs, including the Outreach and 
Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and 
Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, or the 2501 Program, and 
the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. Witnesses 
Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, USDA Under Secretary for Research, 
Education, and Economics and Chief Scientist, and Zach 
Ducheneaux, USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator, testified 
about how the 2018 Farm Bill and COVID-19 pandemic impacted 
USDA and its consumers and discussed the Departments' efforts 
to ensure all farmers have equitable access to its programs.

               Listening Sessions' Summation--Sec. II.D.2

    Full Committee. Serial No. 117-27, pt. 2. Appendix
   June 25, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: 
        Perspectives from the Field: Coolidge, AZ
     House Agriculture General Farm Commodities and 
            Risk Management Subcommittee Chair Cheri Bustos (D-
            IL) convened a full Committee farm bill listening 
            session on June 25, 2022, hosted by Representative 
            Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ) at Central Arizona College in 
            Coolidge, Arizona. General Farm Commodities and 
            Risk Management Subcommittee Ranking Member Austin 
            Scott (R-GA) also participated in the session. 
            Approximately 140 members of the public 
            participated in-person or streamed the session 
            online, with dozens of farmers and other farm bill 
            stakeholders provided input on issues related to 
            all farm bill titles.
   July 7, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: 
        Perspectives from the Field: Fresno, CA
     House Agriculture Livestock and Foreign 
            Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Jim Costa (D-CA) 
            convened a listening session at Fresno State 
            University in California. The Congressman heard 
            from local producers, constituents, and other 
            agricultural stakeholders from around the state 
            about a number of issues relating to the upcoming 
            Farm Bill. Chairman Costa listened to and discussed 
            each title of the Farm Bill with constituents to 
            better understand the needs of producers. 
            Approximately 100 members of the public 
            participated in person, and the listening session 
            was streamed by more than 1000 online.
   July 22, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: 
        Perspectives from the Field: Carnation, WA
     House Agriculture Biotechnology, Horticulture, 
            and Research Subcommittee Chair Stacey E. Plaskett 
            (D-USVI at-large) convened a full Committee farm 
            bill listening session on July 22, 2022, hosted by 
            Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA) at Remlinger 
            Farms in Carnation, Washington. Approximately 325 
            members of the public participated in-person or 
            streamed the session online, with dozens of 
            producers, constituents, researchers, local 
            nonprofits, and other farm bill stakeholders 
            provided input on issues to all farm bill titles.
   July 25, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: 
        Perspectives from the Field: Northfield, MN
     House Agriculture General Farm Commodities and 
            Risk Management Subcommittee Chair Cheri Bustos (D-
            IL) convened a full Committee farm bill listening 
            session on July 25, 2022, hosted by Representative 
            Angie Craig (D-MN) at Far-Gaze Farms near 
            Northfield, Minnesota. Approximately 130 members of 
            the public attended in-person and over 1,000 
            individuals streamed the session online, with 
            dozens of farmers and other farm bill stakeholders 
            provided input on issues related to all farm bill 
            titles.
   August 22, 2022: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: 
        Perspectives from the Field: Fremont, OH
     House Agriculture General Farm Commodities and 
            Risk Management Subcommittee Chair Cheri Bustos (D-
            IL) convened a full Committee farm bill listening 
            session on August 22, 2022, hosted by 
            Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) in the Neeley 
            Center at Terra State Community College in Fremont, 
            Ohio. Approximately 230 members of the public 
            participated in-person or streamed the session 
            online, with dozens of farmers and other farm bill 
            stakeholder provided input on issues related to all 
            farm bill titles.
    Note: The listening sessions listed in Section D.2. were 
published as an appendix (Serial No. 117-27, pt. 2) to A 2022 
Review of the Farm Bill, Serial No. 117-27, pt. 1. To avoid 
duplication, they are not listed in the following table of 
published hearings.

                         E. PUBLISHED HEARINGS

 
 
 
  117-1....  Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry
              Sectors
  117-2....  A Look at Food Insecurity in America
  117-3....  A Hearing to Review the State of Black Farmers in the U.S.
  117-4....  Rural Broadband--Examining Internet Connectivity Needs and
              Opportunities in Rural America
  117-5....  Title II Conservation Programs: Exploring Climate Smart
              Practices
  117-6....  Member Day
  117-7....  The Future of SNAP: Moving Past the Pandemic
  117-8....  Examining Opportunities for Growth and Investment in Rural
              America
  117-9....  Land-Grant Institutions: Investing for Agricultural
              Resiliency, Equity, and Global Impact
  117-10...  A Hearing to Review the Efficacy of the Farm Safety Net
  117-11...  Supply Chain Recovery and Resiliency: Small Producers and
              Local Agricultural Markets
  117-12...  Examining the SNAP Benefit Cliff
  117-13...  The U.S. Wood Products Industry: Facilitating the Post
              COVID-19 Recovery
  117-14...  State of the Beef Supply Chain: Shocks, Recovery, and
              Rebuilding
  117-15...  21st Century Food Systems: Controlled Environment
              Agriculture's Role in Protecting Domestic Food Supply
              Chains and Infrastructure
  117-16...  Voluntary Carbon Markets in Agriculture and Forestry
  117-17...  The 2021 Wildland Fire Year: Responding to and Mitigating
              Threats to Communities
  117-18...  A Hearing to Review the State of the Livestock Industry
  117-19...  Agricultural Biotechnology: 21st Century Advancements and
              Applications
  117-20...  The Immediate Challenges to our Nation's Food Supply Chain
  117-21...  Hunger Among Veterans and Servicemembers: Understanding the
              Problem and Evaluating Solutions
  117-22...  A Look at the Renewable Economy in Rural America
  117-23...  Trade Policy and Priorities
  117-24...  Review of USDA Nutrition Distribution Programs
  117-25...  Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for
              Agriculture and Rural America
  117-26...  To Review the State of the Rural Economy with Agriculture
              Secretary Tom Vilsack
  117-27...  A2022 Review of Farm Bill: Conservation Programs
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Commodity Group
              Perspectives on Title I
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Rural Development
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Role of USDA Programs
              in Addressing Climate Change
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Horticulture and Urban
              Agriculture
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Energy--Renewable Energy
              Opportunities in Rural America
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: International Trade and
              Food Assistance Programs
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Supplemental Nutrition
              Assistance Program
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on
              SNAP
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Economic Perspectives on
              Title I Commodities and Title XI Crop Insurance
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on
              Non-SNAP USDA Nutrition Programs
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Dairy Provisions
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Forestry
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The State of Credit for
              Young, Beginning, and Underserved Producers
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on
              Title XI Crop Insurance
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Broadband
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on
              Title II Conservation Programs
  117-27...  A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Title XII--Department
              Operations and Outreach
  117-28...  Sustainability in the Livestock Sector: Environmental Gain
              and Economic Viability
  117-29...  A Hearing to Review Farm Policy with Under Secretary Robert
              Bonnie
  117-30...  Review of the Office of the Inspector General Report on
              USDA Oversight of Civil Rights Complaints
  117-31...  State of the CFTC
  117-32...  An Examination of Price Discrepancies, Transparency, and
              Alleged Unfair Practices in Cattle Markets
  117-33...  Changing Market Roles: The FTX Proposal and Trends in New
              Clearinghouse Models
  117-34...  Supporting Careers in Conservation: Workforce Training,
              Education, and Job Opportunities
  117-35...  The Role of Climate Research in Supporting Agricultural
              Resiliency
  117-36...  The Future of Digital Asset Regulation
  117-37...  An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program
  117-38...  Soil Health Practices and Programs that Support
              Regenerative Agriculture
 

                       F. MEETINGS NOT PUBLISHED

    February 10, 2021--Full Committee open business meeting. 
Markup of organizational matters of the Committee on 
Agriculture for the 117th Congress and to consider a proposal 
to satisfy the Committee's reconciliation instructions as 
required by S. Con. Res. 5. The Committee Rules and Committee 
staff assignments were approved by voice vote. The 
recommendations of the Committee regarding the proposal to 
satisfy the Committee's reconciliation instructions, as 
amended, were transmitted to the Committee on the Budget by a 
vote of 25 yeas and 23 nays.
    April 20, 2021--Full Committee open business meeting. 
Markup of the Committee's Budget Views and Estimates Letter for 
FY 2022, which was approved by voice vote.
    June 16, 2021--Full Committee open business meeting. Markup 
of a Committee Print to Provide for the Availability of Amounts 
for Customer Education Initiatives and Non-Award Expenses of 
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Whistleblower Program, 
and for other purposes, which was reported favorably to the 
House by voice vote.
    July 14, 2021--Full Committee open business meeting. Markup 
of H.R. 4374, the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural 
America Act, which, as amended, was reported favorably to the 
House by voice vote.
    July 27, 2021--Full Committee open business meeting. Markup 
of H.R. 267, the 2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act, which, as 
amended, was reported favorably to the House by voice vote.
    September 10 and 13, 2021--Full Committee open business 
meeting. Markup of a proposal to satisfy the Committee's 
reconciliation instructions as required by S. Con. Res. 14. The 
recommendations of the Committee regarding the proposal to 
satisfy the Committee's reconciliation instructions were 
transmitted to the Committee on the Budget by a vote of 27 ayes 
and 24 nays.
    October 21, 2021--Full Committee open business meeting. 
Markup of H.R. 4252, To provide additional funding for 
scholarships for students at 1890's institutions, which, as 
amended, was agreed to by a vote of 45 yeas and 3 nays and 
reported favorably to the House; H.R. 2361, the Rebuild Rural 
America Act of 2021, which was not offered; H.R. 5608, the 
Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act, which was 
agreed to by voice vote and reported favorably to the House; 
H.R. 3532, To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out 
a periodic wildfire assessment, and for other purposes, which 
was withdrawn; H.R. 4489, the National Forest Restoration and 
Remediation Act, which was agreed to by voice vote and reported 
favorably to the House; H.R. 5609, the Cattle Contract Library 
Act of 2021, which was agreed to by voice vote and reported 
favorably to the House; and H.R. 5589, the Pyrolysis Innovation 
Grants Act, which, as amended, was agreed to by voice vote and 
reported favorably to the House.
    May 17, 2022--Full Committee open business meeting. Markup 
of the Committee's Budget Views and Estimates Letter for FY 
2023, which was approved by voice vote; H.R. 7764, A bill to 
direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide additional 
payments under the environmental quality incentives program for 
implementation of a nutrient management practice, and for other 
purposes, which, by unanimous consent, was reported favorably 
to the House; H.R. 2518, the Producing Responsible Energy and 
Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act 
or the PRECISE Act, which, by unanimous consent, was reported 
favorably to the House; H.R. 2606, the Sponsoring USDA 
Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural 
Solutions Act of 2021, or the SUSTAINS Act, which, by unanimous 
consent, was reported favorably to the House; H.R. 4140, the 
Butcher Block Act, which, as amended, by unanimous consent, was 
reported favorably to the House; H.R. 7675, To amend the 
Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to 
establish an Agricultural and Food System Supply Chain 
Resilience and Crisis Response Task Force, and for other 
purposes, which, as amended, by unanimous consent, was reported 
favorably to the House; H.R. 7606, the Meat and Poultry Special 
Investigator Act of 2022, which, as amended, was agreed to by a 
vote of 27 yeas and 21 nays and reported favorably to the 
House; H.R. 7763, To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to 
support and incentivize domestic activities to address 
fertilizer shortages and deficiencies, diversity fertilizer 
sources, and reduce depending on foreign sources for 
fertilizer, and other purposes, which was not offered; and H.R. 
7765, the American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act of 2022, 
which was not offered.

                          G. COMMITTEE PRINTS

    Committee on Agriculture Rules. Print No. 117-1. Adopted 
February 10, 2021.

                             H. WATERSHEDS

    None.

                             III. Appendix


                      A. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

    (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.)

February 8, 2021

    EC-183. A letter from the Deputy Administrator for Policy 
Support, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Employment and Training Opportunities 
in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [FNS-2019-0008 
RIN: 0584-AE68] received February 2, 2021, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.

February 22, 2021

    EC-318. A letter from the Secretary, Commodity Futures 
Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
Exemptions From Swap Trade Execution Requirement (RIN: 3038-
AE25) received February 2, 2021, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-319. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendments to the Pale Cyst Nematode Regulations [Doc. No.: 
APHIS-2018-0041] (RIN: 0579-AE48) received February 2, 2021, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.

February 23, 2021

    EC-359. A letter from the Secretary of the Commission, 
Market Participants Division, Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Margin 
Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major 
Swap Participants (RIN: 3038-AF05) received February 2, 2021, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-360. A letter from the Secretary of the Commission, 
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-AF03) received February 
2, 2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-361. A letter from the Secretary of the Commission, 
Division of Market Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Swap 
Execution Facilities (RIN: 3038-AE25) received February 2, 
2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.

March 17, 2021

    EC-612. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Division of 
Clearing and Risk, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Exemption from 
Derivatives Clearing Organization Registration (RIN: 3038-AE65) 
received February 24, 2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-613. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Division of 
Clearing and Risk, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
transmitting the Commission's joint final rule--Customer Margin 
Rules Relating to Security Futures [Release No.: 34-90244; File 
No.: S7-09-19] (RIN: 3235-AM55) received February 25, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-614. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Division of 
Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight, Commodity Futures 
Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
Compliance Requirements for Commodity Pool Operators on Form 
CPO-PQR (RIN: 3038-AE98) received February 24, 2021, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-615. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Market 
Participants Division, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
transmitting the Commission's interim final rule--Portfolio 
Reconciliation Requirements for Swap Dealers and Major Swap 
Participants--Revision of ``Material Terms'' Definition (RIN: 
3038-AF08) received February 24, 2021, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.

April 14, 2021

    EC-783. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Commodity 
Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
rule--Exemption from Registration for Certain Foreign 
Intermediaries (RIN: 3038-AE46) received March 17, 2021, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-784. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's Major final rule--
Rural eConnectivity Program [RUS-20-Telecom-0023] (RIN: 0572-
AC51) received March 16, 2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.

April 15, 2021

    EC-804. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Innovation Center, Rural Development-Rural Utilities 
Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Revolving Fund Program--Water and 
Environmental Provisions of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 
2018 [Doc. No.: RUS-20-WATER-0033] (RIN: 0572-AC52) received 
March 26, 2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-805. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program [Doc. No.: 
AMS-SC-19-0042; SC19-990-2 FR] received February 23, 2021, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.

May 7, 2021

    EC-1027. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Rural 
Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Rural Energy for America Program [Doc. 
No.: RBS-20-BUSINESS-0027] (RIN: 0570-AA98) received April 28, 
2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.

May 19, 2021

    EC-1220. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Farm 
Credit Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
proposed rule--Collateral Evaluation Requirements (RIN: 3052-
AC94) received May 12, 2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.

May 25, 2021

    EC-1308. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rules Development Innovation Center, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Rural 
Microentrepreneur Assistance Program [Doc. No.: RBS-20-
BUSINESS-0044] (RIN: 0570-AB02) received May 19, 2021, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

June 17, 2021

    EC-1393. A letter from the General Counsel, Farm Credit 
Administration, transmitting the Administration's direct final 
rule--Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation Disclosure and 
Reporting (RIN: 3052-AD47) received June 14, 2021, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

June 25, 2021

    EC-1482. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Rural 
Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program [Doc. No.: 
RBS-21-BUSINESS-0007] (RIN: 0570-AB06) received June 23, 2021, 
to the Committee on Agriculture.

July 20, 2021

    EC-1638. 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: Rescission of Requirements for 
Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents: Notice of Vacatur [NS-
2021-0012] (RIN: 0584-AE87) received July 13, 2021, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

July 22, 2021

    EC-1663. A letter from the Director, Regulations and 
Management Division, Rural Utilities Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Streamlining Electric Program Procedures [RUS-21-ELECTRIC-0003] 
(RIN: 0572-AC53) received July 16, 2021, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.

July 30, 2021

    EC-1805. A letter from the Director, Regulations 
Development Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Inspection of Yak and Other Bovidae, Cervidae, and 
Camelidae Species [Doc. No.: FSIS-2019-0028] (RIN: 0583-AD73) 
received July 20, 2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-1806. A letter from the Director, Regulations 
Development Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Elimination of the Requirement To Defibrinate Livestock 
Blood Saved as an Edible Product [Doc. No.: FSIS-2020-0005] 
(RIN: 0583-AD81) received July 20, 2021, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.

August 3, 2021

    EC-1850. A letter from the Board Chairman and Chief 
Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
Administration's Fiscal Year 2022 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.

September 3, 2021

    EC-2098. A letter from the Chairman, Farm Credit System 
Insurance Corporation, transmitting the 2020 Annual Report of 
the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation, pursuant to Sec. 
5.64 of the Farm Credit Act of 1971; to the Committee on 
Agriculture.

September 17, 2021

    EC-2138. A letter from the Congressional Review 
Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Definitions of the European Union and the United Kingdom 
[Doc. No.: APHIS-2021-0003] received August 31, 2021, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

September 22, 2021

    EC-2192. A letter from the Deputy Administrator for Policy 
Support, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's Correcting amendment and 
extension of comment period for interim final rule--
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Non-Discretionary 
Quality Control Provisions of Title IV of the Agricultural 
Improvement Act of 2018; Correction [FNS-2018-0043] (RIN: 0584-
AE64) received September 14, 2021, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-2193. A letter from the General Counsel, Farm Credit 
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule--
Standards of Conduct (RIN: 3052-AC44) rec[e]ived September 14, 
2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.

September 23, 2021

    EC-2208. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory 
Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Chlorpyrifos; Tolerance 
Revocations [EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0523; FRL-5993-04-OCSPP] received 
August 31, 2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.

September 27, 2021

    EC-2229. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Implementation of Telecommunications Provisions of the 
Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 [RUS-20-TELECOM-0044] 
(RIN: 0572-AC48) received September 20, 2021, to the Committee 
on Agriculture.

September 30, 2021

    EC-2271. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Innovation Center, Rural Development, Rural Housing 
Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's notice of funds availability--The American Rescue 
Plan Act Emergency Rural Health Care Grant Program [Doc. No.: 
RHS-21-CF-0009] received August 20, 2021, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-2272. A letter from the Board Chairman and Chief 
Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
2020 annual report of the Farm Credit Administration, pursuant 
to Sec. 5.17(a)(3) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as amended 
(Public Law 92-181); to the Committee on Agriculture.

October 5, 2021

    EC-2307. A letter from the Deputy Administrator for Policy 
Support, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's interim final rule--Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): 2008 Farm Bill Provisions 
on Clarification of Split Issuance; Accrual of Benefits and 
Definition Changes: Delay of Implementation Date for Certain 
Provisions [FNS 2016-0074] (RIN: 0584-AE02) received August 17, 
2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.

October 12, 2021

    EC-2386. A letter from the Deputy Administrator for Policy 
Support, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's interim final rule--Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program: Non-Discretionary Quality Control 
Provisions of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 [FNS-
2018-0043] (RIN: 0584-AE64) received August 23, 2021, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-2387. A letter from the General Counsel, Farm Credit 
Administration, transmitting the Administration's direct final 
rule--Title IV Conservators and Receivers (RIN: 3052-AD46) 
received August 20, 2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.

October 20, 2021

    EC-2474. A letter from the Congressional Review 
Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Elimination of the Voluntary Trichinae 
Certification Program [Doc. No.: APHIS-2020-0065] (RIN: 0579-
AE59) received October 8, 2021, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.

October 27, 2021

    EC-2533. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
Administration's notification of its 2021 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.

October 28, 2021

    EC-2547. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's funding opportunity 
announcement--Rural eConnectivity Program [Doc. No.: RUS-21-
Telecom-0010] received October 25, 2021, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.

December 20, 2021

    EC-2997. A letter from the Congressional Review 
Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--AWA Research Facility Registration Updates, Reviews, and 
Reports [Doc. No.: APHIS-2019-0001] (RIN: 0579-AE54) received 
December 9, 2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-2998. A letter from the Congressional Review 
Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants 
[Doc. No.: APHIS-2009-0095] (RIN: 0579-AD10) received December 
14, 2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-2999. A letter from the Congressional Review 
Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Handling of Animals; Contingency Plans [Doc. No.: APHIS-
2020-0101] (RIN: 0579-AC69) received December 14, 2021, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

December 27, 2021

    EC-3019. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's notice--Notice of 
Funding Opportunity for the Biofuel Producer Program for Fiscal 
Year 2021 [Doc. No.: RBS-21-BUSINESS-0026] received December 
14, 2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-3020. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's notice--Notice of 
Funding Opportunity for the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan 
Program [Doc. No.: RBS-21-Business-0036] received December 14, 
2021, to the Committee on Agriculture.

March 7, 2022

    EC-3554. A letter from the Chief Innovation Officer, Rural 
Development Innovation Center, Rural Business--Cooperative 
Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Departments' Major rule--Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion 
Program, Fiscal Year 2022 Request for Applications--Phase I 
received February 28, 2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.

April 27, 2022

    EC-3837. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau 
of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
CY 2021 annual report on activities under the Enterprise for 
the Americas Initiative and the Tropical Forest Conservation 
Act of 1998, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2431k(a); Public Law 87-195, 
Sec. 813(a) (as added by Public Law 105-214, Sec. 1); (112 
Stat. 893); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and 
Agriculture.

May 12, 2022

    EC-4102. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory 
Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pesticide Product 
Performance Data Requirements for Products Claiming Efficacy 
Against Certain Invertebrate Pests [EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0124; FRL-
5331-05-OCSPP] (RIN: 2070-AJ49) received April 26, 2022, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

June 7, 2022

    EC-4295. A letter from the General Counsel, Farm Credit 
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 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 May 10, 2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.

June 14, 2022

    EC-4334. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, Office 
of Policy and Program Development, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Removal of 9 CFR 
355--Certified Products for Dogs, Cats, and Other Carnivora; 
Inspection, Certification, and Identification as to Class, 
Quality, Quantity, and Condition [Doc. No.: FSIS-2020-0013] 
(RIN: 0583-AD83) received June 7, 2022, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-4335. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, Office 
of Policy and Program Development, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Elimination of the 
Requirement To Defibrinate Livestock Blood Saved as an Edible 
Product [Doc. No.: FSIS-2020-0005] (RIN: 0583-AD81) received 
June 7, 2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.

June 16, 2022

    EC-4359. A letter from the Administrator, National Organic 
Program, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--National Organic Program; Origin of 
Livestock [Doc. No.: AMS-NOP-11-0009; NOP-21-04] (RIN: 0581-
AD89) received April 14, 2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-4360. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, Office 
of Policy and Program Development, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Inspection of Yak and 
other Bovidae, Cervidae, and Camelidae Species [Doc. No.: FSIS-
2019-0028] (RIN: 0583-AD73) received June 7, 2022, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

June 17, 2022

    EC-4386. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's Report to Congress 
on Implementing IWG Recommendations on Improving the 
Consultation Process Required Under Section 7 of the Endangered 
Species Act for Pesticide Registration and Registration Review; 
jointly to the Committees on Agriculture and Energy and 
Commerce.

July 1, 2022

    EC-4460. A letter from the Chief of Planning and Regulatory 
Affairs Office, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Civil Rights Update 
to the Federal-State Agreement [FNS-2016-0078] (RIN: 0584-AE56) 
received June 24, 2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.

August 26, 2022

    EC-5112. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development, Department of Agriculture, 
transmitting the Department's Major rule--Rural eConnectivity 
Program [Doc. No.: RUS-22-Telecom-0010] received August 16, 
2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.

September 19, 2022

    EC-5230. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory 
Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pesticides; Certification 
of Pesticide Applicators; Further Extension to Expiration Date 
of Certification Plans [EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0831; FRL-9134.1-04-
OCSPP] (RIN: 2070-AL01) received August 17, 2022, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

September 26, 2022

    EC-5303. A letter from the Acting Director, Regulations 
Development Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Rescission of Dual Labeling Requirements for Certain 
Packages of Meat and Poultry [Doc. No.: FSIS-2018-0012] (RIN: 
0583-AD71) received September 9, 2022, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    EC-5304. A letter from the Acting Director, Regulations and 
Development Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Changes to Accreditation of Non-Federal Analytical 
Testing Laboratories [Doc. No.: FSIS-2021-0013] (RIN: 0583-
AD70) received September 9, 2022, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.

October 4, 2022

    EC-5390. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's funding opportunity 
announcement--Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Higher 
Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) for Fiscal Year 
2022 [Doc. No.: RBS-22-BUSINESS-0006] received September 9, 
2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.

October 7, 2022

    EC-5421. A letter from the Secretary of the Commission, 
Division of Clearing and Risk, Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Clearing 
Requirement Determination Under Section 2(h) of the Commodity 
Exchange Act for Interest Rate Swaps to Account for the 
Transition from LIBOR and Other IBORs to Alternative Reference 
Rates (RIN: 3038-AF18) received September 9, 2022, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

October 18, 2022

    EC-5514. A letter from the Chief, Planning and Regulatory 
Affairs Office, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's Major interim final 
rule--Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirement 
for Interstate Data Matching To Prevent Duplicate Issuances 
[FNS-2019-0055] (RIN: 0584-AE75) received October 14, 2022, to 
the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5515. A letter from the Chief Innovation Officer, Rural 
Development Innovation Center, Rural Development--Rural 
Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Departments Major notice--Rural eConnectivity Program, 
Correction [Doc. No.: RUS-22-Telecom-0010] received October 14, 
2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.

November 3, 2022

    EC-5682. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
Administration's notification of its 2022 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-5683. A letter from the Board Chairman and Chief 
Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
2021 Annual Report of the Farm Credit Administration; to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

November 16, 2022

    EC-5898. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory 
Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pesticides; Addition of 
Chitosan (Including Chitosan Salts) to the List of Active 
Ingredients Permitted in Exempted Minimum Risk Pesticide 
Products [EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0701; FRL-7542-05-OCSPP] (RIN: 2070-
AK56) received November 3, 2022, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.

November 22, 2022

    EC-5936. A letter from the Administrator, National Organic 
Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendments to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited 
Substances per October 2020 and April 2021 NOSB Recommendations 
(Handling, Crops) [Doc. No.: AMS-NOP-21-0060] (RIN: 0581-AE11) 
received November 18, 2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5937. A letter from the Administrator, Cotton and 
Tobacco--Research and Promotion, Agricultural Marketing 
Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's direct final rule--Cotton Board Rules and 
Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports (2022 
Amendments) [Doc. No.: AMS-CN-22-0003] received November 16, 
2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-5938. A letter from the Administrator, Livestock and 
Poultry Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Pork 
Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order--Decrease 
in Assessment Rate and Importer Assessments [Doc. No.: AMS-LP-
22-0032] received November 16, 2022, to the Committee on 
Agriculture.

December 12, 2022

    EC-6119. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Rural Utilities 
Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant 
Combinations, and Loan Guarantees [Doc. No.: RUS-19-Telecom-
0003] (RIN: 0572-AC46) received December 5, 2022, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

December 21, 2022

    EC-6156. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Rural Utilities 
Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
Department's final rule--Implementing Provisions of the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 [Doc. No.: RUS-21-ELECTRIC-
0016] (RIN: 0572-AC49) received December 12, 2022, to the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    EC-6157. A letter from the Associate Administrator, 
Livestock and Poultry, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
the Department's final rule--Cattle Contracts Library Pilot 
Program [Doc. No.: AMS-LP-22-0065] (RIN: 0581-AE22) received 
December 12, 2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.

December 23, 2022

    EC-6188. A letter from the Director, Regulations Management 
Division, Rural Development Innovation Center, Department of 
Agriculture, transmitting the Department's Major final rule--
Implementing Provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 
2018 [Doc. No.: RUS-21-ELECTRIC-0016] (RIN: 0572-AC49) received 
December 20, 2022, to the Committee on Agriculture.

                    b. statutory and special reports

    USAID: Letter to Chairman Scott acknowledging record-
preservation obligations set forth in Federal law and the 
ongoing obligations of the U.S. Agency for International 
Development (USAID) to preserve information relevant to 
Congressional Oversight. January 14, 2021.
    USDA: Final rule establishing the Domestic Hemp Production 
Program, as mandated by the Agricultural Improvement Act of 
2018 (2018 Farm Bill).\29\ January 19, 2021.
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    \29\This rule includes regulations used by the Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) to approve plans submitted by States and Indian 
Tribes for the domestic production of hemp. This rule also includes 
regulations on the Federal hemp production plan for producers in States 
or territories of Indian Tribes that do not have their own USDA-
approved plans.
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    USDA: 2020 Federal Grain Inspection Service Annual Report 
to Congress. January 19, 2021.
    GAO: Pursuant to Section 801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United 
States Code, report on a major rule promulgated by the 
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Service Agency entitled 
``Agricultural Disaster Indemnity Programs'' (RIN: 0560-A155). 
January 22, 2021.
    NSAC: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and 
Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic comprehensive evaluation of 
the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. January 25, 
2021.
    Congress of the United States: Memorandum of Understanding 
regarding activities and oversight relating to the Department 
of Homeland Security. January 25, 2021.
    USDA: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement notice 
of meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers. 
January 27, 2021.
    USDA: Report to Congress 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. 
This report covers FY 2019. February 2, 2021.
    USDA: Report to Congress developed by the USDA's Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on the arrival of 
forest pests in the United States, as directed by Section 10110 
of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. February 2, 2021.
    USDA: Report to Congress containing statistics related to 
enrollments in conservation programs, pursuant to Section 
2501(c) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Section 
1241(i) of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended). February 
3, 2021.
    USDA: Report to Congress on the types of incentives 
approved in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
(SNAP) under 7 U.S.C. 2018(j)--Incentives, as required under 
section 4008 of the Agricultural Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). 
February 3, 2021.
    USDA: Report to Congress detailing the amount of technical 
assistance funds requested and apportioned for conservation 
programs, as required by Section 1241(c)(3) of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018. February 3, 2021.
    USDA: Report to the President and Congress relating to a 
study on methyl bromide use in response to an emergency event, 
as directed by Section 10116 of the Conference Report for the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. February 3, 2021.
    USDA: Final Rule implementing changes to the Agricultural 
Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) that were necessitated by 
the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) and 
changes for administrative streamlining improvements and 
clarifications. February 4, 2021.
    USDA: Report to Congress describing the status of watershed 
rehabilitation activities, pursuant to the Watershed Protection 
and Flood Prevention Act of 1954 (P.L. 83-566), as amended. The 
enclosed report includes USDA's Natural Resources Conservation 
Service's funding status of rehabilitation, dam assessments, 
construction, and requests for FY 2020. February 4, 2021.
    FDACS: Report published by the Florida Department of 
Agriculture and Consumer Services entitled ``Biden-Harris 
Administration Partnership Plan: Keeping Florida and America 
Growing.'' February 6, 2021.
    CBO: February 2001 Baseline Charts relating to USDA Farm 
Programs and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
(SNAP). February 11, 2021.
    USDA: Agricultural Marketing Service Report to Congress on 
the Dairy Promotion and Research Program and the Fluid Milk 
Processor Promotion Program, 2018 Program Activities. February 
18, 2021.
    USDA: Report to Congress with respect to the efforts of 
USDA that describes the level of coordination between the 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Nutrition Education 
and Obesity Prevention Grant, the Expanded Food and Nutrition 
Education Program, and other nutrition education programs 
administered by USDA, as required by Section 4019 of P.L. 115-
334, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. February 23, 
2021.
    USDA: Report to Congress with respect to the efforts of the 
Department in conducting and evaluating up to 10 Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training pilot 
projects as required by Section 4022 of P.L. 113-79, the 
Agriculture Act of 2014. February 23, 2021.
    FCA: Farm Credit Administration FY 2020 FISMA Report in 
compliance with OMB M-21-02, ``FY 2020-2021 Guidance on Federal 
Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements''. 
March 1, 2021.
    DOS: Report to Congress on the efforts of Mexico to meet 
its treaty deliveries of water to the Rio Grande in accordance 
with the treaty between the United States and Mexico. March 3, 
2021.
    USDA: Report on grant outcomes based on program data from 
grantees for the Gus Schumacher Food Insecurity Nutrition 
Incentive Program, as required by Section 4405(e) of the Food, 
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 7517(e), as 
amended by section 4205 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 
2018. March 8, 2021.
    USDA: Report to Congress with respect to the efforts of the 
Department to reduce barriers to food access, as required by 
P.L. 115-334, the ``Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.'' 
March 16, 2021.
    FCA: Notice to Congress of Final Rulemaking repealing ten 
regulations in Title 12, Chapter VI, Part 627 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations that section 5412 of the Agricultural 
Improvement Act of 2018 supersedes. March 17, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report (08601-0011-41) to Congress on 
Forest Service Use of Settlement Funds. March 26, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report (24601-0007-31) to Congress on FSIS 
Waiver of Regulatory Requirements. March 30, 2021.
    FS: U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service 
notification, pursuant to section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b) proposed federal acquisition of 
land, ``The Northern Waters Land Trust/Stoney Point #2'' 
acquisition on the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota. April 
9, 2021.
    USDA: Reports to Congress related to organic agriculture: 
1. Domestic and Overseas Investigations and Compliance actions; 
2. Organic Trade Enforcement Interagency Coordination; 3. 
Enforcement Actions Taken on Organic Imports. April 22, 2021.
    FS: U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service 
notification, pursuant to section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b), proposed Federal Acquisitions 
of land notice of ``The Nature Conservancy, Moore-Gateway Tract 
No. F-145'' on the Francis-Marion National Forest, South 
Carolina. April 30, 2021.
    FS: U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service 
notification, pursuant to section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b), proposed Federal Acquisitions 
of land notice of ``Open Space Institute Land Trust, Inc. 
Duncan Creek, Tract E-125'' on the Sumter National Forest, 
South Carolina. April 30, 2021.
    National Academy of Public Administration: 2020 Annual 
Congressional Report. May 5, 2021.
    CBO: Expired and Expiring Authorizations of Appropriations, 
Fiscal Year 2021. May 5, 2021.
    USDI; USDA; DOC; CEQ: Conserving and Restoring America the 
Beautiful: Preliminary report to the National Climate Task 
Force recommending a ``ten year locally led campaign to 
conserve and restore the lands and waters upon which we all 
depend, and that bind us together as Americans.'' May 5, 2021.
    FS: U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service 
notification, pursuant to section 17(b) of the National Forest 
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 521b), proposed Federal Acquisitions 
of land notice of ``The Conservation Fund is the owner and 
willing seller of Pineroots, Tract O-995'' on the Osceola 
National Forest, Florida. May 7, 2021.
    FNS: State of Origin for USDA Foods in FY 2018 Research 
Report. May 14, 2021.
    FNS: State of Origin for USDA Foods in FY 2019 Research 
Report. May 14, 2021.
    FCA: Semiannual Report prepared by the Inspector General of 
the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) for the period of October 
30, 2020 through March 31, 2021 and pursuant to section 5 of 
the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended. May 14, 2021.
    FCA: Notice of Final Rulemaking--FCA Board adopted a direct 
final rule to eliminate certain requirements for the Federal 
Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) to submit paper 
copies of reports to the Office of Secondary Market Oversight 
(OSMO) that Farmer Mac must submit in electronic form. May 18, 
2021.
    University of Minnesota: 2020 FINBIN Report on Minnesota 
Farm Finances. May 17, 2021.
    CFTC: FY 2022 Presidents Budget Final Signed. May 21, 2021.
    USDA: Annual Report for FY 2020 in accordance with the 
requirements of the Notification and Federal Employee 
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act (No FEAR Act). May 21, 
2021.
    USDA: OIG Report ``USDA's Information Technology Incident 
Response Consideration.'' May 26, 2021.
    FCA: FY 2022 Proposed Budget and Performance Plan. May 28, 
2021.
    The White House: Office of Management and Budget-Budget of 
the U.S. Government FY22. Undated.
    USDA: Office of Inspector General (OIG) Semiannual Report 
to Congress First Half October 1, 2020-March 31, 2021. June 1, 
2021.
    CFTC: Semiannual Report of the Office of the Inspector 
General (OIG) of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission 
(CFTC) for the period from October 1, 2020 through March 31, 
2021. June 1, 2021.
    FNS: USDA Food and Nutrition Service report ``The Impact of 
SNAP Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) Time Limit 
Reinstatement in Nine States.'' June 7, 2021.
    NIDIS: National Integrated Drought Information System 
release Southern Plains Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) 
Strategic Plan 2021-2025. June 8, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Report OAI 21-001; Survey of Food Safety and 
Inspection Service Inspectors' Perceptions of COVID-19 Safety 
in the Work Environment. June 8, 2021.
    GAO: GAO Study on Imported Agriculture: Updated Planning 
and Communication Could Enhance Agency Coordination of 
Inspections. June 8, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Report 50024-0001-24 USDA's Fiscal Year 2020 
Compliance with Improper Payment Requirements. June 8, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Report 03702-0002-23: 2017 Hurricane Relief 
Emergency Conservation Program. June 9, 2021.
    USDA: Report on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
Restaurant Meals Program, responding to requirements under 
Section 4014 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill). 
June 11, 2021.
    FCA: FCA OIG report: Survey of Farm Credit Administration 
Employees on COVID-19. June 15, 2021.
    FR: Federal Register notice on RFI on Racial Justice and 
Equity. June 16, 2021.
    ASA: American Sugar Alliance (ASA) New Report Highlights 
Resiliency of America's Sugar Supply Chain. June 21, 2021.
    USDA: USDA OIG Report Containing Highlights Regarding the 
Work of USDA OIG, ``Investigative and Audit Update--April 
2021.'' June 28, 2021.
    FNS: USDA FNS SNAP ABAWD Rule Notice of Vacatur Available 
for Public Inspection. June 29, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Final Report Florida Citrus Recovery Block Grant 
Program. June 30, 2021.
    USDA: FSA Conservation Reserve Program Annual Summary and 
Statistics, FY 2020. June 30, 2021.
    USDH: 20th Report to Congress on Welfare Indicators and 
Risk Factors in accordance with the Welfare Indicators Act of 
1994. July 1, 2021.
    GAO: Report to the heads of CFO and other select agencies 
providing an overview of USDA implementation of GAO 
recommendations. July 8, 2021.
    USDA: Food Safety and Inspection Service reports on 2018 
Farm Bill Report on FSIS guidance and outreach to small meat 
processors. July 9, 2021.
    USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of 
Communications repot on World Agricultural Supply and Demand 
Estimates (WASDE). July 12, 2021.
    EPA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report to 
Congress, pursuant to satisfy section 3(c)(ll)(D)(i) of the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 
136a(c)(ll)(D)(i)) as amended by section 10115 of the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, ``Implementing IWG 
Recommendations on Improving the Consultation Process Required 
Under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for Pesticide 
Registration and Registration Review.'' July 12, 2021.
    FCA: Farm Credit Administration request, asking for 
comments on the FCA proposed rule that would revise their 
regulatory capital requirements for Farm Credit System 
institutions to define and establish risk weightings for High 
Volatility Commercial Real Estate exposures. July 13, 2021.
    FNS: Report from FNS on ``Farm to School Census and 
Comprehensive Review Summary Report'' and the ``2019 Farm to 
School Census Report'' and announced over $12 million in Farm 
to School grants for Fiscal Year 2021. July 15, 2021.
    USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture report for Congress, 
pursuant to Section 5413 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 
2018, presenting fiscal year 2020 data for the Farm Service 
Agency's Direct and Guaranteed Farm Loan Programs. July 16, 
2021.
    USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture report for Congress, 
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, on the USDA Local and 
Regional Food Aid Procurement (USDA LRP) Program for fiscal 
year 2020. July 20, 2021.
    USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture report to Congress, in 
accordance with section 1110 of the Food Security Act of 1985, 
as amended by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, on the 
USDA Food for Progress Program for fiscal year 2020. July 20, 
2021.
    USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture report, required by 
Section 407 of the Food for Peace Act, as amended by the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, on U.S. International Food 
Assistance Report FY 2020. July 20, 2021.
    USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector 
General (OIG) Bulletin containing highlights regarding the work 
of USDA OIG. July 26, 2021.
    EDF: Environmental Defense Fund report on Agricultural Soil 
Carbon Credits: Making sense of protocols for carbon 
sequestration and net greenhouse gas removals. July 26, 2021.
    USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture report from the Risk 
Management Agency (RMA), required by Section 11023 of the 
Agricultural Act of 2014. July 30, 2021.
    USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture Report responding to 
requirements of Section 12506 describing the number of staff 
years and employees of each USDA Agency for FY 20 through 21. 
July 30, 2021.
    USDA: Update to Report to Congress as mandated by section 
10110, developed by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service on the arrival of forest pests in the United States. 
August 10, 2021.
    USAID: Fiscal Year 2020 International Food Assistance 
Report. August 12, 2021.
    USDA: World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. 
August 12, 2021.
    USDA: Multi Agency Task Force Report in coordination and 
direction for the commodity programs administered by the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. August 
13, 2021.
    USDA: 2021 Reevaluation Report: Thrifty Food Plan, as 
mandated by the 2018 Farm Bill. August 15, 2021.
    FCA: Notice of Final Rulemaking: Amending the regulations 
at 12 CFR 612 subpart A governing standards of conduct of 
directors and employees of Farm Credit System institutions, 
excluding the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation. August 
25, 2021.
    EPA: Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Charter 
Renewal. August 25, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Report on Farm Service Agency Controls Over Its 
Contract Closeout Process. August 26, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Report on California's Controls Over Summer Food 
Service Program. August 26, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Report on COVID-19--Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program Online Purchasing in Response to the 
Coronavirus Disease 2019. August 26, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Report on COVID-19--Oversight of the Emergency 
Food Assistance Program--Interim Report. August 26, 2021.
    USDA: OIG FY 2021 Report on USDA's Management Challenges. 
September 1, 2021.
    FNS: Report ``The Extent of Trafficking in SNAP--2015-
2017.'' September 3, 2021.
    FNS: Report ``Expanding Opportunities and Reducing Barriers 
to Work: Interim Summary Report, Evaluation of Pilot Projects 
to Promote Work and Increase Accountability in the USDA's 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.'' September 3, 2021.
    EPA: Charter Renewal for EPA Science Advisory Board, in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act. September 10, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Independent Service Auditor's Report on FMS 
Description of its Financial Systems and the Sustainability of 
the Design and Operating Effectiveness of its Controls for 
October 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Report 11403-0006-12. 
September 13, 2021.
    Gates Foundation: Goalkeepers 2021 Report on Innovation and 
Inequity. September 14, 2021.
    USDA: Report on factors that affect the export of specialty 
crops, FY 2020. September 17, 2021.
    GAO: Report to Congressional Requesters: IT Modernization--
USDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Farm Production and 
Conservation Mission Area. GAO Report 21-512. September 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report on ``USDA Oversight of Civil Rights 
Complaints''. Report 60601-0001-21. September 23, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Inspection Report on ``COVID-19--Business and 
Industry Guaranteed Loan Modifications in Response to the 
Pandemic.'' Report 34801-0001-23. September 28, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Inspection report on ``Agreed Upon Procedures: 
Employee Benefits, Withholdings, Contributions, and 
Supplemental Semiannual Headcount Reporting Submitted to the 
Office of Personnel Management for Fiscal Year 2021.'' Report 
11401-0006-31. September 28, 2021.
    GAO: Report to Congressional Addressees: ``COVID-19: 
Selected Agencies Overcame Technology Challenges to Support 
Telework but Need to Fully Assess Security Controls.'' GAO 
Report 21-583. September 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report on ``Follow-up on Smuggling 
Interdiction and Trade Compliance Program.'' Report 33601-0004-
23. September 30, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report on ``Independent Service Auditor's 
Report on the Office of the Chief Information Officer's 
Description of its Data Center Hosting and Security Systems and 
the Suitability of the Design and Operating Effectiveness of 
its Controls for the Period October 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.'' 
Report 88403-0001-12. September 30, 2021.
    HUD: Response of the Office of Community Planning and 
Development (CPD) for Final Report entitled ``Economic 
Development: Opportunities Exist for Further Collaboration 
among EPA, HUD, and USDA'' (GAO 21-579). September 30, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Inspection Report on ``Regional Forester 
Authorities for Cost-Share Agreements--Inspection.'' Report 
08801-0001-41. October 7, 2021.
    EOP: National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Strategic 
Plan for 2021. October 8, 2021.
    USDA: World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates (WASDE) 
for October 2021. October 12, 2021.
    U.S. Congress: Report of the Majority Staff of the Select 
Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis entitled ``Farmers to 
Families? An Investigation into the Trump Administration's Food 
Box Program.'' October 13, 2021.
    FCA: OIG Report on ``Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2020-
2021''. October 14, 2021.
    FCA: OIG Report on ``Audit, Inspection and Evaluation Plan 
Fiscal Years 2022-2023.'' October 14, 2021.
    FCA: OIG Report on ``Management Challenges--Farm Credit 
Administration''. October 14. 2021.
    USAID: Report on Global Food Security Strategy, Fiscal 
Years 2022-2026. October 14, 2021.
    USDA: Report on the global effort to reduce child hunger 
and increase school attendance, Fiscal Year 2020. October 19, 
2021.
    USDA: OIG Inspection Report on ``COVID-19--Oversight of the 
Emergency Food Assistance Program--Interim Report.'' Report 
27801-0001-21(2). October 19, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Inspection Report on ``Security Over USDA Web 
Applications.'' Report 50801-0002-12. October 28, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2022. October 28, 
2021.
    CFTC: Consumer Protection Fund Annual Report to Congress, 
Fiscal Year 2021. October 29, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report on ``U.S. Department of Agriculture, 
Office of the Chief Information Officer, Fiscal Year 2021 
Federal Information Security Modernization Act.'' Report 50503-
0005-12. November 1, 2021.
    USDA: FNS Report on ``Evaluation of the Implementation of 
Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives (FINI).'' November 3, 
2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report on ``USDA's Digital Accountability 
and Transparency Act Compliance Efforts for Fiscal Years 202 
and 2021.'' Report 11601-0002-12. November 4, 2021.
    Farmer Mac: Third Quarter Results. November 8, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report on ``Rural Development's Financial 
Statements for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020.'' Report 85401-0012-
11. November 9, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report on ``Federal Crop Insurance 
Corporation, Risk Management Agency's Financial Statements for 
Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020.'' Report 05401-00103-11. November 
9, 2021.
    USDA: Report on CLEAR30 Pilot Program within the 
Conservation Reserve Program, with data on enrollments by 
practice type, the geographic distribution of enrollments, and 
estimated water quality benefits. November 10, 2021.
    FCA: Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation's Report to 
the President addressing the requirements of the Federal 
Managers' Financial Integrity Act. November 15, 2021.
    FCA: OIG Semiannual Report, April 1, 2021 to September 30, 
2021; and FCA Management Report. November 15, 2021.
    FCA: 2021 Performance and Accountability Report. November 
15, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report on ``Commodity Credit Corporation's 
Financial Statements for 2021 and 2020.'' Report 06403-0004-11. 
November 16, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report on ``Natural Resources Conservation 
Service's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2021 and 
2020.'' Report 10403-0004-11. November 16, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report on ``USDA's Consolidated Financial 
Statements for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020.'' Report 50401-0020-
11. November 16, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Semiannual Report to Congress, Second Half, 
Fiscal Year 2021. Report 86. November 19, 2021.
    USDA: OIG Audit Report on ``Outreach and Assistance for 
Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers 
and Ranchers Program (2501 Program) in Fiscal Years 2018 and 
2019.'' Report 91601-0001-21. November 19, 2021.
    CFTC: OIG Audit Report on FY 2021 CFTC DATA Act Compliance. 
November 29, 2021
    CBO: Cost Estimate for H.R. 4374, The Broadband Internet 
Connections for Rural America Act. November 29, 2021.
    DOI: Estimates of Anticipated Wildfire Suppression Costs 
for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022, as required by the Federal Land 
Assistance Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act. November 
2021.
    CBO: Common Budgetary Terms Explained. December 2, 2021.
    CBO: Cost estimate for H.R. 4489, the National Forest 
Restoration and Remediation Act. December 6, 2021.
    CFTC: Agency Financial Report for FY 2021. December 6, 
2021.
    EPA: Transmittal of the Local Government Advisory Committee 
Charter, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, 5. U.S.C App. 2. December 6, 2021.
    CFTC: Semiannual Report of the Office of Inspector General 
of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the period from 
April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, in accordance with 
the requirements of Section 5 of the Inspector General Act of 
1978, as amended. December 7, 2021.
    Budget Committee: PAYGO Statements submitted for H.R. 4489, 
the National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act, in 
accordance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 
U.S.C. 933). December 8, 2021.
    EPA: Proposed Rule titled ``Pesticides; Certification of 
Pesticide Applicators; Extension of Deadline to Expiration Date 
of Certification Plans.'' identified in the Regulatory Agenda 
under RIN 2070-AL00. December 9, 2021.
    USDA: Report to Congress describing the status of steps 
taken to carry out the duties of the National Beginning Farmer 
and Rancher Coordinator, pursuant to Section 12304 of the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. December 9, 2021.
    USDA: Annual Report to Congress of civil rights complaints, 
resolutions, and actions for Fiscal Year 2020, pursuant to the 
requirements of Section 14010 of the Food, Conservation and 
Energy Act of 2008. December 10, 2021.
    EPA: Notification of decrease in Annual Pesticide 
Registration Maintenance Fees. December 10, 2021.
    USDA: CCC and FSA Final Rule amending regulations for Dairy 
Margin Coverage to allow supplemental DMC payments to 
participating eligible dairy operations. 7 CFR Parts 1410, 
1421, 1425, 1430, 1434, and 1435, RIN 0560-A159. December 13, 
2021.
    USDA: FSIS Announcement of updates to Guidelines for Small 
and Very Small Meat and Poultry Establishments regarding 
Cooking and Stabilization on Meat and Poultry Products. 
December 13, 2021.
    FDA: 2020 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or 
Distributed for Use in Food Producing Animals. December 14, 
2021.
    FCA: OIG Inspection Report ``The Farm Credit 
Administration's Property Management Program.'' December 14, 
2021.
    USDA: APHIS Evaluation of Virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in 
Farmed Catfish. December 14, 2021.
    USDA: Report on the Centers of Excellence at 1890 
Institutions Program, pursuant to Section 7213 of the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. December 16, 2021.
    USDA: Report on the action plans developed by the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS) for high consequence plant pests and diseases, 
as required by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. 
December 16, 2021.
    USDA: Report from the Office of the Chief Economist that 
contains an estimate of the quantity of food waste during the 
past year and the results of the food waste reduction and loss 
prevention activities carried out or led by the Department, 
pursuant to Section 12504 of Agriculture Improvement Act of 
2018. December 21, 2021.
    USDA: Report describing the Enhanced Use Authority at the 
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, in accordance with 
Section 7601 of the Conference Report to accompany the 
Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. December 23, 2021.
    GAO: Report on a major rule promulgated by the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service 
entitled ``Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Biofuel 
Producer Program for Fiscal Year 2021.'' B-333849. December 27, 
2021.
    USDA: FS Transmittal of Final Map and Perimeter Boundary 
description package for the Bethune Woods--Flatside Wilderness 
on the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. December 29, 2021.
    USDA: Report to Congress on the enhanced use lease 
authority at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, as 
required in Section 7601 of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 
2018. January 4, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Congress: USDA Food Loss and Waste 
Activities, Results, and New Estimates, as required in Section 
12504 of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. January 6, 
2022.
    APHIS: Posting of investigative and enforcement services 
annual enforcement data reports. January 7, 2022.
    FNS and USCIS: Letter reaffirming public charge policy 
regarding SNAP. January 12, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Infrastructure Oversight Plan. January 14, 2022.
    FDA: Report highlighting Salmonella outbreak in packaged 
leafy greens produced in a controlled environment agriculture 
operation. January 14, 2022.
    EPA: Draft proposed rule, titled ``Pesticides; 
Certification of Pesticide Applicators; Further Extension to 
Expiration Date of Certification Plans.'' January 19, 2022.
    EPA: Transmission of Agency's identification of federal 
financial assistance infrastructure programs. January 21, 2022.
    USDA: Update regarding the pilot program allowing Region 1 
and Region 3 Regional Forests in Montana and Arizona to process 
and approve Resource Advisory Committee appointments. January 
24, 2022.
    GAO: Update regarding future review of AgARDA. January 26, 
2022.
    USDA: Release of Federal Register action on semiannual 
regulatory agenda. January 28, 2022.
    RMA: Report to Congress on adequate coverage for states and 
underserved producers, as required in Section 11108 of the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Undated.
    USDA: Announcement of inaugural federal Advisory Committee 
for Urban Agriculture. February 1, 2022.
    GAO: USDA Market Facilitation Program: Oversight of Future 
Supplemental Assistance to Farmers Could Be Improved. February 
3, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Chairman Scott accounting for both 
redemption rate and account balances of SNAP. February 3, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Congress on grant outcomes of GusNIP, as 
required in Section 4205 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 
2018. February 3, 2022.
    EPA: Congressional notification on issuing of final 
registration review decision requiring the cancellation of 
pentachlorophenol to protect human health. February 4, 2022.
    EPA: Transmittal of EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities 
Advisory Committee Charter. February 4, 2022.
    CFTC: Letter to Congress re: questions regarding the scope 
and size of digital asset markets, the risks and potential 
benefits of these emerging technologies, and the potential role 
of CFTC. February 8, 2022.
    USDA: World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates 
February 2022. February 9, 2022.
    FDA: Release on guidance for industry on enforcement 
approach to human food with chlorpyrifos residues following EPA 
tolerance revocations. February 9, 2022.
    USDA: Rule proposal for transparency in poultry grower 
contracting and tournaments. February 10, 2022.
    USDA: Announcement of National Honey Board appointments. 
February 10, 2022.
    USDA: Announcement of National Potato Promotion Board 
appointments. February 10, 2022.
    CoBANK: Report--Food Manufacturers' Surprise Profitability 
Set to Continue, Inflation Will Test Consumers. February 10, 
2022.
    FSIS: Announcement on comment request on proposed pathogen 
reduction performance standards for Salmonella in raw 
comminuted pork and raw pork cuts. February 11, 2022.
    FCA: Proposed rule--Conservators and Receivers. February 
15, 2022.
    FNS: Report--Best Practices in SNAP E&T Programs: 2016-
2020, as required in section 4022 of the Agricultural Act of 
2014. February 15, 2022.
    USDA: FPAC staffing update. February 15, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Congress--Organic Certification Cost Share 
Program. February 16, 2022.
    AMS: Announcement in competitive grant funding for Acer and 
FSMIP. February 16, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--Prior OIG Audits Relevant to NRCS' 
Infrastructure Funding. February 17, 2022.
    CEQ: Publication of draft climate and economic justice 
screening tool. February 18, 2022.
    EPA: Rule proposal--Pesticide Product Performance Data 
Requirements for Products Claiming Efficacy Against Certain 
Invertebrate Pests. February 24, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Congress--Federal Grain Inspection Service 
Annual Report. February 28, 2022.
    EPA: Release of final Analysis of Subsurface Metabolism in 
Groundwater Modeling. February 28, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--Prior OIG Audits Relevant to FS' 
Infrastructure Funding. March 8, 2022.
    USDA: World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates March 
2022 Report. March 9, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--Market Facilitation Program. March 11, 
2022.
    CRA: Release of study--Feeding the Economy. March 14, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Congress on equitable relief, as required 
in section 1613 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act 
of 2002. March 16, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--Prior OIG Audits Relevant to RUS' 
Infrastructure Funding. March 18, 2022.
    Department of State: Report on Mexico Rio Grande Water 
Deliveries. March 18, 2022.
    CFTC: FY 2023 Presidential Budget Report. March 21, 2022.
    FNS: Update to State agencies that administer nutrition 
programs for promoting access to voting. March 23, 2022.
    USDA: Report on effectiveness of Restaurant Meals Program, 
as required in Section 4014 of the Agricultural Act of 2014. 
March 25, 2022.
    USDA: Letter to Chairman Scott re: financial assistance to 
help merchandisers of U.S. cotton. March 25, 2022.
    FS: Report on Landscape Scale Restoration program, as 
required in the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. March 25, 
2022.
    AMS: Final rule on NOP Origin of Livestock. March 29, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--Rural Development's Prioritization of 
Direct Loans and Grants for Facilities Providing Substance Use 
Disorder Services. Audit Report 04601-0001-24. March 31, 2022.
    FCA: FY 2023 Proposed Budget and Performance Plan. Undated.
    EPA: Transmittal of EPA Board of Scientific Counselors 
charter renewal. April 5, 2022.
    EPA: Annual report on No FEAR Act. April 6, 2022.
    FPISC: Report to Congress on progress accomplished by 
Permitting Council. April 19, 2022.
    HHS: Report to Congress on Welfare Indicators and Risk 
Factors. April 20, 2022.
    CFTC: Newly signed MRAC Charter. April 20, 2022.
    GAO: Report--Evidence-Based Policy Making: USDA's Decision 
to Relocate Research Agencies to Kansas City Was Not Fully 
Consistent with an Evidence-Based Approach. April 21, 2022.
    USDA: Announcement of Popcorn Board appointments. April 28, 
2022.
    FAPRI-MU: U.S. Agricultural Market Snapshot, April 2022. 
May 2, 2022.
    FNS: Final caseload assignments and administrative grants 
for 2022 for CSFP. May 2, 2022.
    AMS: Packers and Stockyards Division's Annual Report for 
2020. May 10, 2022.
    GAO: Report--Additional Opportunities to Reduce 
Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication and Achieve Billions of 
Dollars in Financial Benefits. Report GAO-22-105301. May 11, 
2022.
    House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis: 
Report--How the Trump Administration Helped the Meatpacking 
Industry Block Pandemic Worker Protections. May 12, 2022.
    USDA: Report--World Agricultural Supply and Demand 
Estimates May 2022. May 12, 2022.
    FNS: Reports--Evaluation of USDA's SNAP E&T Pilots: Final 
Report and Considerations for Administering and Delivering 
Services in the USDA, SNAP E&T Programs: Lessons From the SNAP 
E&T Pilots. May 17, 2022.
    GAO: Report--Tribal Funding: Actions Needed to Improve 
Information on Federal Funds That Benefit Native Americans. 
Report GAO-22-104602. May 19, 2022.
    USTR: Letter to Chairman Scott re: Mexico's treatment of 
U.S. ag biotech products. May 20, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--Semiannual Report to Congress: First Half 
October 1, 2021-March 31, 2022. May 24, 2022.
    CFTC OIG: Report--Semiannual Report to Congress: October 1, 
2021-March 31, 2022. May 27, 2022.
    GAO: Report--Broadband: National Strategy Needed to Guide 
Federal Efforts to Reduce Digital Divide. Report GAO-22-104611. 
May 31, 2022.
    FPISC: Quarterly Agency Performance Report for FY 2022 Q1. 
May 31, 2022.
    GAO: Report--Global Food Security: Coordination of U.S. 
Assistance Can Be Improved. June 1, 2022.
    FCA OIG: Report--Audit Peer Review. June 13, 2022.
    FCA OIG: Report--FCA's Enterprise Risk Management and 
Internal Control Program. June 15, 2022.
    Delta Regional Authority: Annual Report. June 15, 2022.
    USDA NIFA: Report--Scholarships for Students at 1890 
Institutions, as required in Section 7117 of the Agricultural 
Improvement Act of 2018. June 17, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--USDA Farmers to Families Food Box 
Program. June 23, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--COVID-19--FNS's PEBT--Interim Report. 
June 29, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--USDA's Compliance with Improper Payment 
Requirements for FY2021. June 29, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--COVID-19--Farmers to Families Food Box 
Program Administration--Interim Report. June 29, 2022.
    RMA: Report detailing progress made in developing and 
improving Federal crop insurance for organic crops. July 7, 
2022.
    USDA: Letter to Chairman Scott re: National Forest 
Management Act. July 7, 2022.
    Farm Bill Law Enterprise: Reports. July 11, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--AMS Controls over the SCBGP. July 12, 
2022.
    CFTC: Report--FY 2021 FISMA Report. July 18, 2022.
    GAO: Snapshot of Healthy Eating. July 19, 2022.
    EPA: Draft Rule--Pesticides; Certification of Pesticide 
Applicators; Further Extension to Expiration Date of 
Certification Plans. July 21, 2022.
    FCA OIG: Report--Survey of Farm Credit System Institutions 
Regarding the Agency's Examination Function: First and Second 
Quarters FY 2022 (Oct. 1, 2022-March 31, 2022). July 21, 2022.
    GAO: CRA decision about USDA 2021 TFP update. July 28, 
2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--COVID-19--FSIS Pandemic Response at 
Establishments. July 28, 2022.
    FCA OIG: Report--FCA's Compliance with the Federal 
Information Security Modernization Act for FY22. August 4, 
2022.
    CBO: Breakout of Section 21001 of Inflation Reduction Act. 
August 5, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Congress on activities of USDA performed 
for FDPIR, as required in section 4003 of the Agriculture 
Improvement Act of 2018. August 5, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Congress describing NOP activities with 
respect to domestic and overseas investigations as well as 
compliance actions taken during preceding year, as required in 
section 4003 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.
    FCA OIG: Report--FCA's External Communication Process. 
August 8, 2022.
    AMS: Final rule submission for OMB review re: strengthening 
organic enforcement. August 9, 2022.
    CFTC: Report--FY 2021 Federal Information Security 
Management Act. August 10, 2022.
    CFTC: 2022 AAC Charter. August 10, 2022.
    USDA: Report--World Agricultural Supply and Demand 
Estimates August 2022. August 12, 2022.
    FNS: Report--FY 2019 SNAP Quality Control. August 16, 2022.
    EPA: Transmittal of FIFRA SAP Charter. August 17, 2022.
    FAPRI-MU: 2022 Baseline Update for U.S. Ag Markets. August 
30, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--USDA Management Challenges. September 2, 
2022.
    CBO: Estimate of Budgetary Effects of P.L. 117-169. 
September 7, 2022.
    WH OSTP: Report--Climate and Energy Implications of Crypto-
Assets in the U.S. September 8, 2022.
    USDA: Report--September 2022 World Agricultural Supply and 
Demand Estimates. September 12, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--Independent Service Auditor's Report on 
National Finance Center's Description of Its Payroll and 
Personnel Systems and the Suitability of the Design and 
Operating Effectiveness of Its Controls for the period October 
1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. September 22, 2022.
    CFTC: Report to House and Senate Appropriations 
Committees--Aluminum Futures Markets. September 22, 2022.
    Latino Farmers: Report--Why the Next Farm Bill Should Focus 
on Water Quality Outcomes. September 22, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--Independent Service Auditor's Report on 
Financial Management Services' Description of Its Financial 
Systems and the Suitability of the Design and Operating 
Effectiveness of Controls for the period October 1, 2021 
through June 30, 2022. September 23, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--USDA's Compliance with the Geospatial 
Data Act for FY 2022. September 28, 2022.
    CoBANK: Report--Renewable Diesel Projected to Turbo Charge 
Biofuel Growth. September 28, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--ERS's Data Product Review Council Review 
Process. September 29, 2022.
    FNS: Interim Final Rule of NAC. September 30, 2022.
    Federal Reserve Bank of NY: Report--The Financial Stability 
Implications of Digital Assets. September 30, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Congress--IR-4 Project Annual 
Accountability--2021. September 30, 2022.
    Farm Bill Law Enterprise: Report--Equity in Agricultural 
Production & Governance. October 3, 2022.
    FSA: FY 2023 State Strategic Outreach Plans Guidance. 
October 5, 2022.
    FNS: Awarding of FY 2022 Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive grant 
to Auburn University. Undated.
    EPA: Transmittal letter for draft rule ``Pesticides: 
Addition of Chitosan to the List of Active Ingredients 
Permitted in Exempted Minimum Risk Pesticide Products.'' 
October 5, 2022.
    APHIS: Announcement of $9.4M to control and prevent Chronic 
Wasting Disease. October 12, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Congress on foreign investment in U.S. 
agricultural land. October 13, 2022.
    GAO: Report on major rule promulgated by FNS ``SNAP: 
Requirement for Interstate Data Matching to Prevent Duplicate 
Issuances.'' October 18, 2022.
    USDA: Information on Section 32 purchases for distribution 
to nutrition assistance programs. October 27, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Congress on the McGovern Dole International 
Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. (Section 3107 
of 2002 Farm Bill, amended by 2018 Farm Bill.) October 27, 
2022.
    NASEM: Report--Enhancing Coordination Between Land-Grant 
Universities and Colleges. October 27, 2022.
    USDA: Announcement of Master Stewardship Agreement Between 
Forest Service and National Wild Turkey Federation. October 27, 
2022.
    WWF: Report--2022 Plowprint Report. October 28, 2022.
    CFTC: Report--FY 2022 Consumer Protection Fund Annual 
Report to Congress. October 31, 2022.
    GAO: Report--RFS: Actions Needed to Improve Decision-Making 
in the Small Refinery Exemption Program. November 3, 2022.
    USDA: Update report on CCC funding for emergency food 
programs. November 3, 2022.
    ASM: Farm Bill priorities. November 7, 2022.
    APHIS: Release of joint strategic plan for Agricultural 
Quarantine Inspection program. November 8, 2022.
    NASEM: Report--Evaluating the Process to Develop the 
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. November 8, 2022.
    USDA: World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates 
November 2022. November 9, 2022.
    USDA: Announcement of Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative. 
November 10, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--Annual Plan: FY 2023. November 10, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--RD's Financial Statements for FY 2022/
2021. November 14, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--NRCS's Financial Statements for FY 2022/
2021. November 14, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--FCIS and RMA's Financial Statements for 
FY 2022/2021. November 14, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--CCC's Financial Statements for FY 2022/
2021. November 14, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--USDA's Financial Statements for FY 2022/
2021. November 16, 2022.
    FNS: Proposed rule ``WIC: Revisions in the WIC Food 
Packages.'' November 17, 2022.
    FBLE: Report--2023 Farm Bill: FBLE Recommendations 
Overview. November 21, 2022.
    EPA: Charter renewal for National Drinking Water Advisory 
Council. November 21, 2022.
    FCA OIG: FCA's Financial Statements FY 2022. November 28, 
2022.
    EPA: Draft Rule--``Pesticides; Agricultural Worker 
Protection Standard; Reconsideration of the Application 
Exclusion Zone Amendments.'' November 29, 2022.
    FCA OIG: Report--Semiannual Report to Congress, April 1 to 
September 30, 2022. November 29, 2022.
    FNS: Reports--``Characteristics of SNAP Households: FY 
2020'' and ``Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: 
Characteristics of SNAP Households.'' November 29, 2022.
    RMA: Announcement of new revenue protection plan for oat 
and rye. November 30, 2022.
    USDA: Report to Congress on factors that affect export of 
specialty crops, as required in Section 203 of Agricultural 
Trade Act of 1978, as amended by the Agricultural Improvement 
Act of 2018. November 30, 2022.
    USDA: Report--U.S. International Food Assistance FY 2021, 
as required in Section 407 of Food for Peace Act, as amended by 
the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. November 30, 2022.
    USDA: Report--U.S. International Food Assistance FY 2021. 
(Section 407 of Food for Peace Act, as amended by 2018 Farm 
Bill.) November 30, 2022.
    RD: Announcement of accepting grant applications for 
Distance Learning and Telemedicine program. December 1, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--Semiannual Report to Congress: Second 
Half April 1, 2022-September 30, 2022. December 1, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--USDA Coronavirus Food Assistant Program 
Data Story. December 1, 2022.
    USDA: Publication of final rule in Federal Register for 
Cattle Contracts Library. December 5, 2022.
    FNS: Release of RFA for second of two rounds of TEFAP Reach 
and Resiliency Grants. December 5, 2022.
    USDA OIG: Report--Cattle Health Program Disease Incident 
Response. December 8, 2022.
    BLM: Correspondence re: Section 4103 of P.L. 116-9, John D. 
Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. 
December 8, 2022.
    FNS: Release of MOU relative to joint application 
processing for SSI and SNAP. December 8, 2022.
    USDA: World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates 
December 2022. December 9, 2022.
    Izaak Walton League of America: 2023 Farm Bill Agenda. 
December 13, 2022.
    House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis: Report--
Solving the Climate Crisis 2022. December 13, 2022.
    GAO: Report--Thrifty Food Plan: Better Planning and 
Accountability Could Help Ensure Quality of Future 
Reevaluations. December 14, 2022.
    USDA: Announcement of investing $285M in critical 
infrastructure to lower energy costs, expand access to clean 
energy for people across rural America, and combat climate 
change. December 15, 2022.
    USDA: Report--Foreign Holdings of U.S. Agricultural Land 
Through December 31, 2021. December 19, 2022.
    CBO: Cost estimate for H.R. 267, the 2020 WHIP+ 
Reauthorization Act. December 22, 2022.
    USDA: Food for Progress Program for FY 2021, as required by 
section 1110 of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended by 
the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. December 22, 2022.
    USDA: FSA Report to Congress describing the Agency's 
program accountability and integrity progress and results. 
December 27, 2022.

                              C. Memorials


April 16, 2021

    ML-8. The Speaker presented a memorial of the Legislature 
of the State of Maine, relative to Resolution S.P. 312, 
memorializing the United States Department of Agriculture, Food 
and Nutrition Service to include certain nonfood essentials in 
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; to the Committee 
on Agriculture.

June 24, 2021

    ML-41. Also, a memorial of the House of Representatives of 
the State of Arizona, relative to House Concurrent Memorial 
2001, urging the Congress of the United States to appropriate 
monies to eradicate Salt Cedars from Arizona's waterway; 
jointly to the Committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

June 30, 2021

    ML-45. The Speaker presented a memorial of the House of 
Representatives of the State of Louisiana, relative to House 
Concurrent Resolution No. 24, memorializing the United States 
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.

August 6, 2021

    ML-72. The Speaker presented a memorial of the House of 
Representatives of the State of Illinois, relative to House 
Resolution No. 5, urging the U.S. Congress to expand the Public 
Service Loan Forgiveness Program so that it includes farming as 
an applicable career for loan forgiveness; to the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    ML-75. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of New 
Jersey, relative to Senate Resolution No. 102, urging the 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service to list the monarch 
butterfly as a threatened species under the federal Endangered 
Species Act; jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources and 
Agriculture.

September 27, 2021

    ML-103. The Speaker presented a memorial of the Legislature 
of the State of Oregon, relative to Senate Joint Memorial 3, 
urging the President and Congress of the United States to 
provide and fund an expedient and efficient system to fully 
reimburse state and local government property owners and 
private property owners for damage to real property that 
results from the spreading of wildfires originating on federal 
lands; to the Committee on Agriculture.

September 29, 2021

    ML-116. The Speaker presented a memorial of the Legislature 
of the State of Arkansas, relative to House Concurrent 
Resolution 1019, to encourage the United States Congress to 
review issues related to dairy products and make changes to 
improve federal milk marketing orders in order to better 
support dairy farmers; to the Committee on Agriculture.

March 31, 2022

    ML-151. The Speaker presented a memorial of the House of 
Representatives of Arkansas, relative to House Concurrent 
Resolution No. 1001, expressing support of requests for federal 
grant funding for companies creating innovative technologies 
that benefit Arkansas' agricultural value chain through 
mitigating bio-security risks; which was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture.

July 22, 2022

    ML-211. The Speaker presented a memorial of the House of 
Representatives of the State of Michigan, relative to House 
Resolution No. 205, urging the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, 
and state departments to address the ongoing fertilizer price 
increases and shortages that are impacting Michigan farmers; to 
the Committee on Agriculture.

July 29, 2022

    ML-221. Also, a memorial of the General Assembly of the 
State of New Jersey, relative to Assembly Resolution No. 141, 
urging the Congress to reconcile United States Innovation and 
Competition Act and American COMPETES Act to expedite funding 
for semiconductor production and innovation; jointly to the 
Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Agriculture, and 
Energy and Commerce.

September 14, 2022

    ML-234. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of 
Michigan, relative to Senate Resolution No. 150, opposing the 
designation of additional wilderness areas in Michigan's Upper 
Peninsula; jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources and 
Agriculture.

                              D. Petitions


September 23, 2021

    PT-58. The Speaker presented a petition of the California 
Olive Committee, Clovis, California, relative to the 2019-2020 
California Olive Committee Annual Report; to the Committee on 
Agriculture.

September 28, 2021

    PT-66. The Speaker presented a petition of from Illinois 
State Senator Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas, relative to bringing 
attention to Illinois Senate Resolution 168 which encourages 
Congress to expand the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 
to include farming as an applicable career for loan 
forgiveness; to the Committee on Agriculture.

September 21, 2022

    PT-148. Also, a petition of the New York City Council, 
relative to Resolution No. 92, calling on the United States 
Congress to pass and President Joseph Biden to sign the Black 
Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; jointly to the Committees 
on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Transportation and 
Infrastructure, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, Natural 
Resources, Agriculture, and Veterans' Affairs.

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