History of Brooke Rollins in Timeline

Brooke Leslie Rollins is an American attorney and politician. She currently serves as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture, a position she has held since February 2025. Her background as an attorney likely informs her approach to policy and leadership in her current role.

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April 10, 1972: Brooke Rollins Born

Brooke Leslie Rollins was born on April 10, 1972.

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1994: Graduated from Texas A&M University

In 1994, Rollins graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in agricultural development.

2007: First Female Speaker at College Station Aggie Muster

In 2007, Rollins became the first female speaker at the College Station Aggie Muster, which honors deceased Texas A&M former students.

2011: Named One of the 25 Most Powerful Texans

In 2011, Texas Monthly named Rollins one of the 25 most powerful Texans during her tenure at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF).

September 6, 2018: Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives

On September 6, 2018, Rollins became the assistant to the president for strategic initiatives while also serving as the director of the Office of American Innovation.

December 2018: First Step Act Signed Into Law

In December 2018, the First Step Act, which Rollins was influential in encouraging its passage, was signed into law by President Trump. The legislation reforms the nation's prison system and aims to reduce recidivism.

May 2020: Named Acting Director of United States Domestic Policy Council

In May 2020, President Trump appointed Rollins as the acting director of the United States Domestic Policy Council.

2024: Mother Elected to Texas House of Representatives

In 2024, Rollins's mother, Helen Kerwin, was elected as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

January 2025: Testimony on State Animal Welfare Laws

During her confirmation hearing in January 2025, Rollins told Senator Joni Ernst that she would work with Congress on legislation to preempt certain state animal welfare laws.

January 23, 2025: Appeared Before Senate Committee on Agriculture

On January 23, 2025, Rollins appeared before the Senate Committee on Agriculture for her nomination as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

February 3, 2025: Nomination Advanced by Senate Agriculture Committee

The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced Rollins' nomination in a unanimous vote on February 3, 2025.

February 13, 2025: Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

On February 13, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Rollins as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by a vote of 72-28.

May 2025: Proposition 12 Unsustainable

At a House Appropriations Committee hearing in May 2025, Rollins called Proposition 12 "not sustainable."

June 23, 2025: Announced End to "Roadless Rule"

On June 23, 2025, Rollins announced an end to the "roadless rule" that had prevented road construction on 58 million acres of national forest land. Rollins explained "President Trump is removing absurd obstacles to common-sense management of our natural resources by rescinding the overly restrictive roadless rule."

July 2025: Supports Federal Lawsuit Against California

In July 2025, Rollins stated that she supports a federal lawsuit against California aimed at overturning Proposition 12, Proposition 2, and related regulations on the conditions of laying hens.