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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Friday, December 20, 2024
House Republicans are back on the hunt for a new speaker after Steve Scalise withdrew from consideration Thursday night, one day after winning the nomination of the GOP conference.
Republicans continue trying to close ranks around a new House speaker, even after Steve Scalise won the party’s nomination for the position at a private conference meeting Wednesday.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise won his colleagues’ nomination to move up to House speaker, but he still has to win over some hardline conservatives loyal to Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, or risk another protracted election on the House floor.
The future of a new farm bill as well as spending on ag and nutrition programs are at stake as Republicans struggle to agree on a new House speaker this week.
Rep. Dan Newhouse, a moderate House Republican and congressional leader on ag and immigration policy, said Friday he wants to hear from the speaker candidates how they plan to move a farm bill as well as appropriations and other legislation.
Comprehensive energy legislation is ready for House floor consideration, but strong opposition from Democrats and environmental groups could make passage difficult in the Senate.
