Democratic lawmakers press USDA for answers on sensitive data collection

35 House members said they are troubled by the Agriculture Department's plans to collect personal data from people who applied for federal food assistance, and urged the effort to "immediately cease."

Democratic lawmakers press USDA for answers on sensitive data collection
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins during an event in her office on June 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.

35 House members said they are troubled by the Agriculture Department's plans to collect personal data from people who applied for federal food assistance, and urged the effort to "immediately cease."

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