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Members of Congress gather with the President before the bill is signed into law
January 14, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Donald J.Trump signed U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson’sWhole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 into law. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act provides schools with the flexibility to offer flavored and unflavored whole and 2% milk options, helping ensure children receive the nutrition they need to grow, thrive, and succeed in the classroom.

Issues:Agriculture
December 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson’sWhole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act provides schools with the flexibility to offer flavored and unflavored whole and 2% milk options, helping ensure children receive the nutrition they need to grow, thrive, and succeed in the classroom.

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November 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson celebrated the U.S. Senate unanimously passing his legislation, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

September 26, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.— This week, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025 to increase public awareness on the dangers of invasive, spotted lanternflies. 

Issues:Agriculture
August 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Mark Alford (R-MO), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) today introduced the Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag) Act to improve agriculture education opportunities in our schools.

July 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Chris Deluzio (PA-17) today introduced the bipartisan Giving Increased Variety to Ensure Milk Into the Lives of Kids (GIVE MILK) Act, a bill that will aim to make it easier for expectant mothers and mothers of young children to access milk for their families and provide infants, children, and mothers the nutrients they need during key developmental stages.

Issues:Agriculture
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January 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Peter Welch (D-VT), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) today led the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which will allow for unflavored and flavored whole and reduced fat (2 percent) milk to be offered in school cafeterias.

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PA Farm show 25
January 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, attended the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show and hosted an Agriculture Listening Session.

 

Issues:Agriculture
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GT and Kristi Noem
March 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, hosted a full committee hearing on the dangers China poses to American agriculture.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was one of the key witnesses. Her work to prevent South Dakota farmland sales to foreign adversaries gives her a unique perspective on this issue.
Issues:Agriculture
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Go Ag Act
March 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Mark Alford (R-MO), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Katie Porter (D-CA) today, in honor of National Agriculture Day, introduced the Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag)Act to improve agriculture education opportunities in our schools.

Issues:Agriculture