Agriculture
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – This week, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) announced $1,552,631 in funding for forestry businesses in Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District to support forest management, increase production capabilities, improve processing equipment and technologies, and support our rural economy.
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – This week, United States Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) introduced the Young Farmer Success Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) held a press conference with co-sponsors and stakeholders celebrating the introduction of H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026. This legislation is supported by more than 400 stakeholder groups across the entire agricultural supply chain.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) introduced H.R. 9535, the bipartisan Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026. This legislation makes key improvements to the accessibility and cost of agricultural labor through the H-2A visa program.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act. This bill would help schools buy fresh agricultural products from local farms, providing students additional access to healthy meals, while supporting local producers.
BELLEFONTE, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, released the following statement in response to USDA's announcement on funding opportunities for the Research Facilities Act program:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson released the following statement after the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) with a final vote of 224-200.
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.
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.