Schrier Appointed to Agriculture, Energy and Commerce Committees for 117th Congress

8th District Representative Kim Schrier announced Tuesday that she will again serve on the House Agricultural Committee.

The Ag Committee is responsible for federal agriculture policy and oversight, as well as nutrition programs like SNAP, and also has jurisdiction over forestry.

According to a press release, Congresswoman Schrier said, "... I am honored to continue to be a voice for our farmers and growers in the region. I plan on continuing my work to increase federal agriculture research funding to ensure our farmers can compete in the face of diseases, pests, climate change, labor instability, and market volatility."

Schrier was also appointed to the Energy and Commerce Committee.