Event: Los Angeles. May 10-12, 2023. 2023 Climate Leadership Conference.

 

Registration Is Now Open for the 2023 Climate Leadership Conference Best Rates Available Now. Register HERE From now until February 28, you can register for the conference at our best rate! Join us May 10-12 in Los Angeles to collaborate with fellow sustainability professionals at the 2023 Climate Leadership Conference. With the race to net zero well underway, this year’s program will focus on how we are getting there.  What does implementation look like across industries and sectors?  Where are the synergies, what challenges remain?  How does regional mitigation and adaptation vary?  What can we learn from each other? Register   Registration-specific inquiries should be directed to registration@climateleadershipconference.org 2023 Climate Leadership Conference Registration  Registration is now open! Early registration is encouraged. We are pleased to present a solutions-oriented program that allows participants to connect and collaborate with sustainability professionals across sectors. Please see registration options and fee schedule below. Register All-Access Conference Pass Includes: Main-stage programming, breakout sessions, and interactive workshops over 2.5 days Onsite meals and refreshments Networking sessions and evening receptions with full access to the Exhibit Hall One (1) admission to the Climate Leadership Awards Reception and Dinner Note: Government registrants may choose to pay separately for the awards dinner (additional $25 fee) and will be appropriately prompted during registration.  Wednesday-Only Day Pass Includes the following Wednesday-only activities: Participation in any/all workshops and side events Networking lunch and refreshments throughout the day Opening plenary session Climate Leadership Conference Welcome Reception  Climate Leadership Awards Dinner Only Includes: One (1) admission to the Climate Leadership Awards Reception, Dinner, and Ceremony on the evening of Thursday, May 11 2023 Registration Fees Registration Type Best Rate* Ends Feb. 28 Advance Rate March 1 – April 15 Full Rate April 16 – May 10** All-Access Conference Pass          Corporate Employees $1,150 $1,475 $1,675   Government/Nonprofit/Academia $895 $1,025 $1,125 Wednesday-Only Day Pass* $475 $550 $595 Climate Leadership Awards Dinner & Reception Only* $225 $225 $225 *Discounts may NOT be applied to Best Rate, Wednesday-Only Day Passes, or Climate Leadership Awards Dinner and Reception Only registration types. **Online registration closes on May 5, 2023, at 11:59pm ET, after which, you must register onsite. Onsite registration will incur a 10% administration fee to the Full Rate. Discounts: Discount codes are accepted only on the Advance and Full rates for the All-Access Conference Passes. Discounts may not be applied to Best Rate, Wednesday-Only Day Passes, or Climate Leadership Awards Dinner & Reception Only registration types. Discount codes are not accepted during onsite registration. Current TCR members and verification bodies should inquire at registration@climateleadershipconference.org for a 20% discount code. Employees of sponsoring or exhibiting companies and organizations should inquire at sponsors@climateleadershipconference.org for their respective discount codes. Conference speakers should refer to their invitations for registration codes and logistics – for questions, please inquire at speakers@climateleadershipconference.org. Group rates are not currently available for the 2023 Climate Leadership Conference. Students: We’re pleased to offer a student rate of $595. This discounted rate is offered to full-time students only — please email registration@climateleadershipconference.org to provide student status/degree for approval, at which time you’ll receive the appropriate discount code for registration. Students interested in volunteer opportunities (no registration fee) should inquire at questions@climateleadershipconference.org. Awards Dinner Table Sponsorship: Table Sponsors at the Climate Leadership Awards Dinner receive 10 seats, preferred seating, and logo and/or brand name displayed on signage at the table. The Table Sponsor package costs $3,000. Questions about table sponsorship should be directed to sponsors@climateleadershipconference.org. Cancellation Policy:  Registration cancellations made on or before March 24, 2023, will receive a 50% refund. Registration cancellations made after March 24, 2023, are non-refundable. If you miss this deadline, you may transfer your registration to a colleague. Substitutes must be requested in writing before May 5, 2023. Registration Questions: Please direct any registration questions to registration@climateleadershipconference.org. Register     Black Emergency Managers Association International Washington, D.C.     bEMA International Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, Community engagement, and  Partnering (C5&P)   A 501 (c) 3 organization

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry. Jurisdiction. February 2023

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JURISDICTION

The following excerpt regarding jurisdiction is taken from Rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate:

1.  The following standing committees shall be appointed at the commencement of each Congress, and shall continue and have the power to act until their successors are appointed, with leave to report by bill or otherwise on matters within their respective jurisdictions:

(a)(1) Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, to which committee shall be referred all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials, and other matters relating primarily to the following subjects:

1.   Agricultural economics and research.

2.  Agricultural extension services and experiment stations.

3.  Agricultural production, marketing, and stabilization of prices.

4.  Agriculture and agricultural commodities.

5.  Animal industry and diseases.

6.  Crop insurance and soil conservation.

7.  Farm credit and farm security.

8.  Food from fresh waters.

9.  Food stamp programs.

10.  Forestry, and forest reserves and wilderness areas other than those created from the public domain.

11.  Home economics.

12.  Human nutrition.

13.  Inspection of livestock, meat, and agricultural products.

14.  Pests and pesticides.

15.  Plant industry, soils, and agricultural engineering.

16.  Rural development, rural electrification, and watersheds.

17.  School nutrition programs.

(2) Such committee shall also study and review, on a comprehensive basis, matters relating to food, nutrition, and hunger, both in the United States and in foreign countries, and rural affairs, and report thereon from time to time.

House Republican and Democratic Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress

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CHAIRMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ROSTER FOR 118TH CONGRESS Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Washington, January 16, 2023 Tags: Full Committee on Agriculture Today, the House Republican Steering Committee selected the Republican members who will serve on the House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress.  Following the announcement, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement: "I welcome this diverse group of legislators to the House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress. It’s imperative we hit the ground running through a rigorous hearing schedule, listening sessions, and aggressive oversight. I look forward to working closely with my colleagues as we put forward commonsense solutions that provide certainty for rural America." Returning Members Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-03)   Rep. Austin Scott (GA-08) Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-01) Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07) Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01) Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) Rep. Dusty Johnson (SD-AL) Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) Rep. Mary Miller (IL-15) Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03) Rep. Brad Finstad (MN-01) New Members Rep. John Rose (TN-06) Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) Rep. John Duarte (CA-13) Rep. Zach Nunn (IA-03) Rep. Mark Alford (MO-04) Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) Rep. Max Miller (OH-07) NOTE: The House Steering Committee is responsible for recommending Members to serve on standing Committees in the House of Representatives. The recommendations are subject to approval by the House Republican Conference. Ranking Member David Scott Announces Full Democratic Committee Membership   WASHINGTON – Below is a statement from Ranking Member David Scott on the complete roster of Democratic Members on the House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress.   “I am pleased to welcome the full Democratic Membership of the House Agriculture Committee. We have important work to accomplish this Congress, and I have full faith in these Members and their ability to help us secure wins for our Democratic priorities. Their constituents and America’s farmers, foresters, and ranchers are lucky to have their voices on the Committee during such a pivotal year,” said Ranking Member David Scott. Democratic Members of the House Agriculture Committee for the 118th Congress: • Rep. David Scott (GA-13), Ranking Member • Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21) • Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-02) • Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) • Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) • Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05) • Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) • Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) • Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) • Rep. Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) • Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) • Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) • Rep. Don Davis (NC-01) • Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) • Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) • Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL-17) • Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) • Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) • Rep. Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) • Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35) • Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) • Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) • Rep. Chellie Pingree (ME-01) • Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) “I would also like to acknowledge the service of Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett on our Committee. Our esteemed colleague has been appointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. As such, she will be taking a leave of absence from the House Agriculture Committee. I offer my sincere gratitude for her leadership as a subcommittee chair in the 117th Congress, and I wish her the best with her important work with her other committees,” said Ranking Member David Scott.   ### 1010 Longworth House Office Building | 202-225-0317 | democrats-agriculture.house.gov