Standing committee | |
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Active![]() United States House of Representatives 118th Congress | |
History | |
Formed | May 3, 1820 |
Leadership | |
Chair | Glenn Thompson (R) Since January 3, 2023 |
Ranking member | David Scott (D) Since January 3, 2023 |
Structure | |
Seats | 52 |
Political parties | Majority (28)
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Jurisdiction | |
Oversight authority | Department of Agriculture |
Senate counterpart | Senate Agriculture Committee |
Subcommittees | |
Meeting place | |
1300 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. | |
Website | |
agriculture | |
The United States House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture, or Agriculture Committee is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives. The House Committee on Agriculture has general jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy and oversight of some federal agencies, and it can recommend funding appropriations for various governmental agencies, programs, and activities, as defined by House rules.