FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing: USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Testimony

Original title: HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING TESTIMONY FROM THE HONORABLE THOMAS J. VILSACK, SECRETARY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing provides the primary mechanism for members of Congress to conduct of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's policies, budget, and administrative actions for the 118th Congress.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

The agency is subject to congressional oversight and questioning regarding its operations and policy implementation.

House Committee on Agriculture

The committee members are responsible for questioning the Secretary and reviewing department activities.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on March 28, 2023, to receive testimony from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. The session served as an meeting for the committee to question the Secretary regarding department operations and policies.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 28, 2023, at 10:01 a.m. in Room 1300 of the Longworth House Office Building.
The session was held to receive testimony from Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack.
The hearing was conducted by the House Committee on Agriculture during the 118th Congress, First Session.
The document is officially recorded as Serial No. 118-5.
The committee received prepared statements from Chairman Glenn Thompson, Ranking Member David Scott, and Secretary Vilsack.
Supplementary materials and submitted questions were included in the official record following the hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to allow members of the House Committee on Agriculture to receive testimony and conduct of the U.S. Department of Agriculture under Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Where can I find the full testimony and questions?

The testimony, prepared statements, and submitted questions are part of the official hearing record, 118-5, available through the House Committee on Agriculture.

Why It Matters

This hearing provides the primary mechanism for members of Congress to conduct of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's policies, budget, and administrative actions for the 118th Congress.

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Official Record Identification

The hearing is formally cataloged as Serial No. 118-5, which links it to the broader legislative record of the 118th Congress.

House Committee on Agriculture

Connected Entities

personDavid Scott“Ranking Minority Member of the House Committee on Agriculture”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Agriculture“Congressional committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personGlenn Thompson“Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture”Map →

organizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“Federal agency under review”Map →

personThomas J. Vilsack“Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture”Map →

Sources

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