WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson is asking Republican leadership for more time leading the committee.
In a letter this week, Thompson requested a waiver that would allow him to remain in a leadership role next session after reaching the limit on how long he can serve in those positions.
Thompson has held a leadership position on the House Agriculture Committee since 2021. In the letter, seen by Bloomberg, he called serving as chairman the “honor of a lifetime.”
There is no word on when a decision could be made.
Meanwhile, the House has been busy since returning from its summer recess, passing a stopgap spending bill this week to keep the federal government funded through December 11.
Missouri Congressman Mark Alford is celebrating the bipartisan effort, saying it will maintain programs that farmers and families depend on.
“It keeps SNAP and WIC operating for Missouri mothers and children. It sustains USDA programs our farmers and ranchers depend on.”
The measure avoids potential disruptions to agricultural services, including farm loan processing, conservation payments, research and crop reports.
