Watch live: Rollins faces House questioning over USDA budget
Summary
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins will testify before a House committee about the department’s domestic goals and President Trump's budget plan for 2027. The White House requests $20.8 billion for the USDA in 2027, which is $4.9 billion less than what was budgeted in 2026.Key Facts
- Brooke Rollins is the current Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- She will testify before a House panel on Thursday morning.
- The topic includes USDA's domestic priorities and the President’s fiscal year 2027 budget request.
- President Trump’s administration proposed $20.8 billion for USDA in 2027.
- This amount is $4.9 billion less than the USDA’s 2026 budget.
- The budget authority requested is discretionary, meaning it can be adjusted by Congress.
- The hearing is part of Congress reviewing the President’s budget proposals.
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