Industry stakeholders and lawmakers asked for more time.

USDA budget requested $1,400 million to provide for development and emergency food assistance and donations under P.L.480 Title II.

Changes part of omnibus spending package passed last week.

Frank Lucas, chairman of agriculture, re-elected.

Committee assignments yet to be determined.

Comments make case for or against moving forward with new standards.

Act passes by a vote of 91 to 7.

Bill would provide for $142.5 billion in funding.

Leaders reaffirm the benefits of fair and open trade for economies and food security.

Advocates say president's budget shortchanges the agency.