Boozman Applauds Confirmation of CFTC Chairman, USDA Leadership

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) applauds Senate confirmation of nominees reported favorably by the committee: Michael Selig as Chairman and Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); as well as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nominees Dr. Mindy Brashears as Under Secretary of Food Safety, The Honorable Stella Yvette Herrell as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs and External Relations, and John Walk as Inspector General.

He released the following statements:

On Confirmation of Michael Selig as CFTC Chairman and Commissioner:

"I look forward to working with Chairman Selig to ensure the CFTC offers clear and pragmatic regulation of risk management markets, and particularly as Congress considers legislation to expand its authority related to digital commodities. Selig's leadership will be invaluable as the agency enters this new era and takes on greater responsibilities."

On USDA Confirmations:

"The Senate confirmed a historic number of administration officials this year including 12 leaders to key USDA roles. We are eager to work together in support of farmers and a stronger rural America."