WASHINGTON — Rep. John Baldacci announced May 19 that the House Agriculture Committee has established a hot line to keep interested individuals and organizations updated on Committee activities.

Baldacci, the first Maine representative in more than 30 years to serve on the committee, said the hot line features a recorded message listing the schedule of full committee and subcommittee hearings and business sessions. It will be updated regularly to reflect changes to the committee schedule.

The number to call is (202) 225-6871.