U.S. Senator John Boozman will serve as chairman and establish the agenda for the Senate Agriculture Committee as the 119th Congress begins session. He said there are many pressing needs, which include passing a farm bill that provides farmers and ranchers the policies and support they need to continue feeding, clothing and fueling the world.

Boozman served as Ranking Member of the committee in both the 117th and 118th Congresses, where there were efforts to enhance food assistance programs and modernize the USDA’s summer meals program to allow states flexibility to reach more food-insecure children permanently. Boozman was also involved in economic assistance to help producers minimize market losses and helped elevate the importance of securing new export markets for U.S. Commodities.

Boozman said he looks forward to working with President Trump to improve the regulatory landscape and implement an agenda that delivers certainty and predictability.

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