Jennifer Moffitt has obtained approval of the Senate Agriculture Committee as USDA Undersecretary for Marketing.  In this position she will be responsible for agricultural marketing, regulatory activities and check-off programs.  As the Administrator responsible for Agricultural Marketing Services, GIPSA would also fall under her purview. 

In her confirmation hearing, Ms. Moffitt stated support for Administration policy regarding competition and would implement modified rules under GIPSA to the benefit of farmers.  Moffitt received the support of Senator John Boozman (R-AR) who recognized her understanding of agriculture, as a practicing farmer in California and Undersecretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.