General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit

The General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee is a specialized division of the House Committee on Agriculture that focuses on a critical slice of American farming policy. As a subcommittee, it holds initial hearings and reviews legislation before matters move to the full Agriculture Committee, which retains authority to report bills to the House floor.

The subcommittee's jurisdiction covers policies and markets for major farm commodities including corn, wheat, soybeans, cotton, rice, sugar, and other crops. It also oversees the Commodity Credit Corporation, Federal Crop Insurance programs, agricultural credit and lending policies, and producer data privacy issues. This specialized focus allows the subcommittee to develop deep expertise in the economic tools and safety nets that protect farmers from market volatility and natural disasters.

The subcommittee is chaired by Republican Austin Scott of Georgia, with Democrat Sharice Davids of Kansas serving as Ranking Member. The panel includes 20 members total, reflecting the bipartisan nature of agricultural policy in Congress. Members typically come from farming districts and bring practical knowledge of agricultural challenges to their work.