Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Committee Background
| Year Established |
1825 |
| Key Issues |
Livestock and agricultural security, including crop insurance; rural development and energy; conservation; forestry, and natural resources |
| Jurisdiction |
Agricultural economics, commodities, and research; farm credit and farm security; crop insurance and soil conservation; food stamp programs; inspection of livestock and meat; human nutrition; pests and pesticides; rural development, electrification, and watersheds; school nutrition programs; plant industry, soils, and agricultural engineering; forestry and non-public domain forest reserves and wilderness areas; animal industry and diseases |
Committee Leadership
Chair Pat Roberts (R - KS)
Chair
Ranking Mem. Debbie Stabenow (D - MI)
Ranking Member