Chuck Grassley: “I rise today to speak in support of the nomination of Brooke Rollins of Texas to be Secretary of the Department of…”

“I rise today to speak in support of the nomination of Brooke Rollins of Texas to be Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. I met Mrs. Rollins during President Trump's first term when we worked together to pass the largest criminal justice reform legislation since the 1990s, the First Step Act. Now, she is focusing on her agricultural roots, having grown up participating in 4-H and FFA. I am encouraged by her attention to detail and hard work, something I am sure will serve her and America's farmers well. Mrs. Rollins is taking on a large role, leading 100,000 employees, making policy decisions that will affect family farmers across the country, and impact the efficiency and transparency of government. In her confirmation hearing, Mrs. Rollins assured me that she would, to the best of her ability, respond to my letters and make the Department of Ag a place where whistleblowers can come forward confidently. I look forward to working with this highly capable nominee to advance policies that will help Iowa farmers, including the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act and advocating for new markets for our ag products.”