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  • Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
    Jun 5, 2012  - The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2013 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The proposed legislation funds several important and necessary government programs and services, including food safety, animal and plant health,... More
  • KINGSTON APPLAUDS USDA EFFORT TO INCREASE FOOD SAFETY WHILE SAVING TAXPAYER DOLLARS
    Jan 20, 2012  - Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA), Chairman of the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement in support the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) pr... More
  • KINGSTON ENCOURAGED BY USDA ‘BLUEPRINT’ ANNOUNCEMENT
    Jan 10, 2012  - Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA), Chairman of the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Blueprint for Stronger Service.” Released by Agriculture Se... More
  • Farm dust bill provides relief to Georgia's farmers
    Dec 9, 2011  - The House this week passed the Farm Dust Prevent Act with an overwhelming bipartisan majority. The bill provides relief to the nation's farmers by preventing any further regulation of rural dust by the Environmental Protection Agency. H.R. 1633 would: Temporarily prohibit the Environmental Protectio... More
  • The facts about horse slaughter
    Dec 2, 2011  - There has been a lot of attention to the fact that a recent appropriations bill ended a five year ban on the slaughter of horses in the United States. While we all love horses and their contribution to our culture, the ban let to unintended consequences and increased inhumane treatment of animals. C... More
  • KINGSTON WORKS TO REFORM SEASONAL FARM LABOR SYSTEM
    Nov 16, 2011  - As one of the most ardent immigration reform supporters in the House, Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) has built a reputation for his efforts to secure the border and enforce the nation’s immigration laws. Having worked in agribusiness insurance before his election and now serving as Chairman of the... More
  • KINGSTON AND FARR ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO FUND ENFORCEMENT OF PROBLEMATIC DOG DEALERS
    Oct 28, 2011  - Chairman Jack Kingston (R-GA) and Ranking Member Sam Farr (D-CA) announced today that the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee has reached agreement on the means to fund enforcement of problematic dog dealers by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection ... More
  • House Approves Agriculture Funding Bill for Fiscal Year 2012
    Jun 16, 2011  - House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today commended the House for passing H.R. 2112, the Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill. The legislation funds the various programs within the Department of Agriculture and related agencies, and totals $125.5 billion in both discretionary and ma... More
  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
    Jun 3, 2011  - H.R.2112 Latest Title: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Sponsor: Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] (introduced 6/3/2011) Cosponsors (None) Related Bills: H.RES.300 Latest Major Action: 9/7/2011 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar u... More
  • Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture Bill
    Jun 1, 2011  - Courtesy House Appropriations Committee: The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which will fund the various programs within the Department of Agriculture and related agencies. In total, the legislation includes $125.5 billion in both d... More