WASHINGTON — Congressman Steve Womack (R-Ark.) and Congressman Jim Costa (D-Calif.) have announced the formation of a new, bipartisan Congressional Chicken Caucus in the House of Representatives.
The caucus will serve as a formal group of members whose mission is to educate members of Congress and others about the history, contributions and issues of importance to U.S. chicken producers, pertaining to food safety, international trade, labor, animal welfare, immigration and environmental issues, among others.
"The chicken industry is vital to the economy of the Third District of Arkansas, which is why I am proud to co-chair the. . .