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Washington D.C. – The United States Senate voted to confirm Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of Agriculture by a vote of 72 to 28.  She becomes the 33rd US Secretary of Agriculture.

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after voting in favor of Rollins’ nomination.  “Brooke Rollins grew up on a farm and knows the importance of getting a comprehensive Farm Bill done for rural America. President Donald Trump made a great choice and I look forward to working with her as Secretary of Agriculture on behalf of North Dakota’s farmers and ranchers.” 

The American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Brooke Rollins’ confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture:

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Secretary Rollins! Her leadership comes at a critical time for American agriculture, and we stand ready to work with Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration to advance policies that put America’s farmers first.  

“A key priority will be advancing a five-year Farm Bill that delivers a strong safety net for family farmers, safeguards our national food security and supply chains, and bolsters the rural economies that feed and fuel our nation. With her deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing rural America, Secretary Rollins is poised to lead the charge to secure a more prosperous future for U.S. agriculture.”