The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on February 3 advanced the nomination of Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
According to a press release from Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, the nomination was favorably reported by the committee with unanimous support and now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
“Brooke Rollins is a dedicated public servant who will bring her lifelong commitment advocating for rural America to USDA. She has proven her understanding of the unique circumstances farm families face, the current challenges in rural communities and how she can improve policies to protect agriculture producers. I appreciate her willingness to serve and encourage my colleagues to quickly confirm her so USDA will be guided by her dependable leadership,” said Boozman, the chairman of the committee.
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, urging swift confirmation of Rollins after the agriculture committee unanimously advanced her nomination.
“I respectfully urge you to prioritize her confirmation and work with your colleagues to ensure that the USDA has the leadership necessary to support the millions of Americans who depend on its programs and policies,” Duvall wrote.
