Hearing to Receive Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, USDA

This was a hearing held by the House Committee on Agriculture on June 4, 2026, featuring testimony from USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins. The discussion focused heavily on agricultural policy implementation, including the rollout of the Working Families Tax Cut and its impact on farm safety net programs, efforts to combat pests such as the new world screw worm, and USDA's initiatives to boost domestic fertilizer production amid rising input costs. Secretary Rollins highlighted USDA's work on trade deals, reducing the agricultural trade deficit, and cracking down on fraud in nutrition assistance programs like SNAP. Members raised concerns about farm bankruptcies, high input costs, staffing shortages at USDA offices, and the impact of tariffs and international conflicts on agriculture. The committee also discussed USDA's reorganization plans, disaster assistance programs, and support for specialty crop growers. Several members emphasized the importance of protecting American farmland from foreign ownership and the need for continued investment in agricultural research and infrastructure. The hearing included robust bipartisan questioning and concluded with commitments to ongoing collaboration and follow-up on key issues.