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What is Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry working on?

Recent hearings

  • An oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open Hearing
  • Business meeting to consider the nomination of Glen Smith, of Iowa, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development.

    Jun 8, 2026

    Open Business Meeting
  • An oversight hearing to examine the United States Forest Service.

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open Hearing
  • Hearings to examine perspectives on the fertilizer industry, focusing on ensuring a stable and affordable supply for American producers.

    May 12, 2026

    Open Hearing

As of Jul 18, 2026. Sparse coverage can reflect a quiet recess period or a filter gap; the full schedule lives on Congress.gov.

Bills in committee

Status reflects the bill’s latest action on Congress.gov, which may be past this committee (e.g. a bill “Passed House, in Senate” has cleared this committee and chamber).

Jurisdiction

Oversees agricultural policy, nutrition programs, forestry, food safety, rural development, and agricultural research including farm bills, SNAP, and agricultural trade.

Committee activity data from Congress.gov. Full methodology

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