The United States has fallen significantly behind on its investment in agricultural research, with a budget that has remained relatively stagnant since the 1970s.
Glenn Thompson
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Glenn William Thompson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Thompson has focused on issues such as agriculture, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities and promoting economic growth in Pennsylvania. Thompson has also served on several committees, contributing to discussions on national policy and local concerns.
climate policies need to benefit producers. Our farmers, our ranchers, and our foresters primarily.
I, along with Leader McCarthy and nearly 100 of my Republican colleagues, called on President Biden to end his regulatory assault on rural America.
Today is Flag Day and the U.S. Army's 247th birthday. Every year on June 14 we celebrate our Stars and Stripes. We celebrate on June 14 because on this day in 1777 the Continental Congress approved the design for our first flag. Over the…
People aren't going to be taking summer trips when gas gets to $6, $7 or $8 a gallon.
Until this Administration focuses on moving people forward, lowering gas prices, tackling inflation, and disincentivizing the COVID gravy train, these problems are going to persist.
Mr. Chairman, I would like to ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a letter that I, Leader McCarthy, and 94 House Members sent to President Biden on June 14.
Despite these impending crises, your Administration has neglected to take serious action to increase American production.
Long before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, America's farm families and consumers were struggling with fractured supply chains, skyrocketing input costs, and historic levels of inflation.
U.S. consumers are experiencing the largest price increase in nearly 40 years, with the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food rising by 9.4 percent between April 2021 and April 2022.





