United States House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research

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The House Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research is a subcommittee within the House Agriculture Committee. It was first created during the 110th Congress as the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.

It is currently Chaired by Democrat Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Ranking Member is Republican Jim Baird of Indiana.

Jurisdiction

Policies, statutes, and markets relating to horticulture, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and ornamentals; bees; and organic agriculture; policies and statutes relating to marketing and promotion orders; pest and disease management; bioterrorism; adulteration and quarantine matters; research, education, and extension; and biotechnology.

Members, 117th Congress

Majority[1] Minority
Ex officio

Historical membership rosters

115th Congress

Majority Minority
Ex officio

116th Congress

Majority Minority
Ex officio

Notes

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