Under Secretary for Rural Development
| United States Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development | |
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| Website | usda.gov |
The Under Secretary for Rural Development (USDA(RD)) is a high-ranking official in the United States Department of Agriculture and principal advisor to the United States Secretary of Agriculture responsible for oversight of the department's rural development programs and policies.
The Under Secretary is appointed by the President of the United States with the consent of the United States Senate to serve at the pleasure of the President. The current Under Secretary is Xochitl Torres Small, who was appointed Under Secretary for USDA Rural Development in June 2021.[1]
Overview[edit]
The Under Secretary for Rural Development, as head of the Rural Development Mission Area, provides assistance to rural communities in the United States. In particular, this assistance comes in three areas: business, utilities, and housing. The Under Secretary for Rural Development oversees loans, grants, and technical assistance to rural residents, communities, and businesses.
With the rank of Under Secretary, the USDA(RD) is a Level III position within the Executive Schedule.[2]
Reporting officials[edit]
Officials reporting to the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development include:
- Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development
- Administrator of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service
- Administrator of the Rural Housing Service
- Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service
Office holders[edit]
The prior equivalent officeholder was Anne Hazlett, who served as Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development, from June 12, 2017[3] to February 7, 2019, when Hazlett joined the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.[4] − The previous Under Secretary was Lisa Mensah, who was appointed by President Barack Obama on May 8, 2014 and confirmed by the United States Senate on November 20, 2014.
External links[edit]
- The website of USDA Rural Development
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- The Department of Agriculture's list of positions under the Under Secretary
| Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs |  | |
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| Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment | ||
| Under Secretary for Rural Development | ||
| Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services | ||
| Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety | ||
| Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics | ||
| Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs | ||
| Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation |
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| Office of the Chief Financial Officer | ||
*Reports directly to the Secretary of Agriculture | ||
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- ^ https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/politics/2021/06/18/biden-taps-former-new-mexico-congresswoman-xochitl-torres-small-usda-role/7745657002/
- ^ https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/5314
- ^ https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2017/06/12/secretary-perdue-names-anne-hazlett-lead-rural-development-usda
- ^ https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2019/02/07/hazlett-named-senior-adviser-white-house-office-national-drug