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.