Rep. TJ Cox named to House Committee on Agriculture

Jan. 19--WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee recently named Congressman TJ Cox (D-Fresno) to the House Committee on Agriculture.

According to a press release, the Committee on Agriculture oversees renewable energy, rural development, nutrition, crop insurance, conservation, international trade, futures market regulation, animal and plant health, agricultural research and development, bioterrorism, forestry and many others.

Cox released the following statement:

"Agriculture is the heart and soul of the Central Valley, and the 21st Congressional District is the most agriculturally productive in California. I'm honored to be named to this critical committee and ready to get to work on behalf of all our farmers and ranchers. I pledge to fight to end this senseless trade war, provide better resources to our farmers and ranchers, and invest in our rural communities hurting most under this administration."

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