As the 119th Congress begins, Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) has been appointed to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees by his colleagues on the House Steering and Policy Committee. While a member of these committees, Congressman Gray will represent the nation’s largest agricultural valley as Congress drafts legislation related to irrigation, water storage, food production and issues impacting farmers and ranchers.

“The San Joaquin Valley feeds families in every state in the nation, but Washington treats our priorities as an afterthought,” said Congressman Gray. “That’s why I’m proud to announce that I will serve on both the Agriculture and Natural Resources committees, where I will ensure that farmers, dairymen, and agricultural communities get our fair share. The Valley has made it clear they want practical solutions to real problems – not empty political promises. That’s why I’m focused on finding common ground with anyone who’s serious about delivering results for our communities.”

Gray represents California’s 13th Congressional District, spanning the San Joaquin Valley.

The House Agriculture Committee has jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy and is responsible for the Farm Bill, the single most impactful legislative package for farmers and ranchers across the country. The House Natural Resources Committee considers legislation related to energy and mineral resources, federal lands, and water and wildlife.