WHAT
What is Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry working on?
Recent hearings
- Open Hearing
An oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Jun 10, 2026
- Open Business Meeting
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Glen Smith, of Iowa, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development.
Jun 8, 2026
- Open Hearing
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
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
- S 4996: A bill to regulate market concentration and competition in the food and agriculture industry, and for other purposes.Awaiting committee review
Peter Welch (D-VT) · Jul 15, 2026
- SRES 742: A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.Under review
Mazie Hirono (D-HI) · May 20, 2026
- S 4951: Opening Programs to Organic Farms ActAwaiting committee review
Adam Schiff (D-CA) · Jul 13, 2026
- S 4912: BUFFER ActAwaiting committee review
Peter Welch (D-VT) · Jun 24, 2026
- S 4906: Milk From Family Dairies Act of 2026Awaiting committee review
Peter Welch (D-VT) · Jun 24, 2026
- S 4904: Risk-based Oversight for Integrity ActAwaiting committee review
David McCormick (R-PA) · Jun 24, 2026
- S 4896: Child Care Innovation Advancement Act of 2026Awaiting committee review
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) · Jun 24, 2026
- S 4893: U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan Act of 2026Awaiting committee review
Jon Husted (R-OH) · Jun 24, 2026
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