To kick off his first year in Congress, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin’s District 3 has been appointed to three House committees, including the Agriculture Committee.
In a statement congratulating the Congressman, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz says he looks forward to working with Van Orden to strengthen the rural economy.
“Wisconsin farmers are in extraordinary times; supply chain disruptions and increased input costs continue to challenge agriculture across the country,” Krentz says. “With Rep. Van Orden’s leadership in Washington, Wisconsin farmers and rural families can expect to have a voice promoting agriculture.”
Van Orden will also serve in the House of Representative’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
“I’m thrilled to be appointed to the Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees,” he says. “These are three huge wins for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. Rural communities like ours have been underrepresented for too long, and our service men and women deserve an advocate who has walked in their shoes. I’m looking forward to better serving our farmers, veterans, and those who rely on rural infrastructure along the Mississippi and beyond.”
The Agriculture Committee will spearhead the development of the upcoming Farm Bill and oversee policies that benefit the farmers and agriculture workers.
“The House Committee on Agriculture will hit the ground running in the 118th Congress to address the many headwinds facing farm families and rural America,” says Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson, R-Pennsylvania. “I look forward to working with Representative Van Orden and welcoming a new voice from Wisconsin to our diverse Committee roster.”
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is one of the largest committees in Congress, overseeing railroads, pipelines, highways, waterways like the Mississippi River, and important aspects of rural infrastructure. The Veterans’ Affairs Committee oversees veterans’ benefits and evaluates the operations of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
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