History of Brooke Rollins in Timeline

Brooke Leslie Rollins is an American attorney and political official. She currently serves as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture, a position she has held since February 2025.

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April 10, 1972: Brooke Rollins Born

On April 10, 1972, Brooke Leslie Rollins was born.

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1994: Graduated from Texas A&M University

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

2001: President Bill Clinton put "roadless rule" into place

In 2001, President Bill Clinton put the "roadless rule" into place, just before he left office.

2003: Led Texas Public Policy Foundation

In 2003, Brooke Rollins began leading the Texas Public Policy Foundation as president and CEO.

2007: First Female Speaker at College Station Aggie Muster

In 2007, Brooke Rollins became the first female speaker at the College Station Aggie Muster.

2011: Named one of the 25 Most Powerful Texans

In 2011, Texas Monthly named Brooke Rollins one of the 25 most powerful Texans.

February 2018: Began role in the Office of American Innovation

In February 2018, Brooke Rollins was reported to replace Reed Cordish within the Office of American Innovation.

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

On September 6, 2018, Brooke Rollins became the assistant to the president for strategic initiatives.

December 2018: The First Step Act Signed into Law

In December 2018, the First Step Act, which Rollins influenced, was signed into law by President Trump.

2018: Director of the Office of American Innovation

In 2018, Brooke Rollins became director of the Office of American Innovation.

2018: Opposed California Proposition 12

In 2018, Brooke Rollins opposed the California farm animal welfare law Proposition 12.

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

In May 2020, Brooke Rollins was named the acting director of the United States Domestic Policy Council by President Trump.

December 2020: Began Forming New Nonprofit

In December 2020, Brooke Rollins and Larry Kudlow began forming a new nonprofit organization to promote Trump's policies.

2020: Acting Director of the United States Domestic Policy Council

In 2020, Brooke Rollins became the acting director of the United States Domestic Policy Council.

2021: Co-founded America First Policy Institute

In 2021, Brooke Rollins and Larry Kudlow co-founded the America First Policy Institute, a conservative think tank.

2021: Leader of the Save America Coalition

In 2021, Rollins served as a leader of the Save America Coalition, opposing Joe Biden's economic proposal.

2021: President and CEO of America First Policy Institute

In 2021, Rollins was the president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute.

November 23, 2024: Nominated as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

On November 23, 2024, Donald Trump nominated Brooke Rollins to serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

2024: Mother elected to the Texas House of Representatives

In 2024, Brooke Rollins' mother, Helen Kerwin, was elected to the Texas House of Representatives.

January 2025: Addressed Proposition 12 in Confirmation Hearing

During her confirmation hearing in January 2025, Brooke 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, Brooke Rollins appeared before the Senate Committee on Agriculture.

February 3, 2025: Senate Agriculture Committee Advanced Nomination

On February 3, 2025, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced Brooke Rollin's nomination in a unanimous vote.

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

On February 13, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

February 2025: Became United States Secretary of Agriculture

In February 2025, Brooke Rollins became the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture.

March 2025: Resigned as President and CEO of America First Policy Institute

In March 2025, Brooke Rollins resigned as the President and CEO of the America First Policy Institute.

May 2025: Called Proposition 12 "not sustainable"

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

June 23, 2025: Announced end to "roadless rule"

On June 23, 2025, Brooke Rollins announced an end to the "roadless rule" implemented by President Bill Clinton.

July 2025: Supported a Federal Lawsuit Against California

In July 2025, Brooke 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.