Appropriators Discuss FY 2026 Budget with USDA Secretary Rollins; Democrats Criticize Program Cuts

Appropriators Discuss FY 2026 Budget with USDA Secretary Rollins; Democrats Criticize Program Cuts

The Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies each held hearings to discuss the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget request for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. Much of the hearings focused on agricultural issues, but some legislators included nutrition programs in their remarks. Democrats noted their concerns about staff reductions,… (McClurg, May 7, 2025) #Nutrition