Congressional Testimony

FAR-B presents expert testimony to the U.S. Congress and others for the purpose of obtaining enhanced funding for agricultural research at Beltsville. FAR-B’s written testimony is submitted to the U.S. House and Senate Committees on Appropriations’ Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies in the spring for the following fiscal year (FY). This testimony is published in the Congressional Record as well as posted on the FAR-B website.

FY-2025 Senate Testimony
FY-2025 House Testimony

FY-2017 Senate Testimony
FY-2017 House Testimony

FY-2016 Senate Testimony
FY-2016 House Testimony

FY-2014 Senate Testimony
FY-2014 House Testimony

FY-2013 Senate Testimony
FY-2013 House Testimony

FY-2012 Senate Testimony
FY-2011 House Testimony

Updated June 8, 2024