Senate Hearing on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation and Farm Credit Nominations
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
The hearing serves as a formal mechanism to evaluate how federal agricultural programs are being administered and to vet candidates for leadership roles within the , which regulates the lending system for farmers and ranchers.
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Farmers and Ranchers
These individuals are subject to the regulations and credit programs overseen by the Farm Credit Administration and the Agricultural Act of 2014.
Farm Credit Administration Nominees
These individuals are subject to the Senate confirmation process discussed during the hearing.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on February 24, 2015, by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- The committee reviewed the implementation progress of the Agricultural Act of 2014 one year after enactment.
- The committee conducted oversight regarding pending nominations for the Farm Credit Administration.
- The document is identified as Senate Hearing 114-145 from the 114th Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearing serves as a formal mechanism to evaluate how federal agricultural programs are being administered and to vet candidates for leadership roles within the , which regulates the lending system for farmers and ranchers.
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One-Year Review Cycle
The committee explicitly scheduled this hearing to coincide with the one-year anniversary of the Agricultural Act of 2014, indicating a standard oversight timeline.
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