Angie Craig Becomes First Woman and LGBTQ+ Leader of House Agriculture Committee

Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig secures ranking member role as Congress prepares to debate the next Farm Bill.

Rep. Angie Craig defeated Rep. Jim Costa in a 121-91 vote to become the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee.
Craig is the first woman and openly LGBTQ+ person to hold this leadership position on the influential committee.
Her leadership comes as Congress prepares to tackle the reauthorization of the Farm Bill, which will shape U.S. agricultural policy for the next five years.
Craig emphasized her strong connection to rural and working-class voters, citing her recent double-digit reelection victory in a closely contested district.
The Minnesotan's priorities include lowering food costs, supporting new farmers, and strengthening the farm safety net.