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Senate Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Original title: Senate Open Hearing: An oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Record date · June 10, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has scheduled an to review the operations and performance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Why it matters

This hearing allows senators to question USDA officials regarding department policies, spending, and program management, which directly impacts federal agricultural services and food policy.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Department leadership is subject to questioning by the Senate committee regarding their operations.

Directly affected

Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Committee members are responsible for conducting the oversight and questioning department officials.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee will hold an oversight hearing for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  • The hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 14:00 UTC.
  • The hearing will take place in room G50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
It is an , meaning the committee is reviewing the activities, management, and performance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Can the public attend this hearing?
The document identifies this as an 'Open Hearing,' which typically allows for public attendance.

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Connected Entities

Committee on Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dirksen Senate Office Building G50
OrganizationCommittee on Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry“The committee responsible for conducting the oversight hearing.”Map →
OrganizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“The federal department being reviewed during the hearing.”Map →
locationDirksen Senate Office Building G50“The physical location where the hearing will take place.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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