History of Brooke Rollins in Timeline

Brooke Leslie Rollins is an American attorney and politician. As of February 2025, she serves as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture.

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April 10, 1972: Brooke Rollins Born

On April 10, 1972, Brooke Leslie Rollins was born. She is an American attorney and politician.

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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.

2003: Became Leader of the Texas Public Policy Foundation

In 2003, Rollins became the leader of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Austin.

2003: Became President and CEO of Texas Public Policy Foundation

In 2003, Rollins became the president and CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

2007: First Female Speaker at College Station Aggie Muster

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

February 2018: Reported to Replace Reed Cordish

In February 2018, it was reported that Rollins would replace Reed Cordish in the Office of American Innovation.

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

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

December 2018: First Step Act Signed into Law

In December 2018, the First Step Act, legislation that reforms the nation's prison system, was signed into law by President Trump, due in part to Rollins's influence.

2018: Director of the Office of American Innovation

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

2018: End of Tenure at Texas Public Policy Foundation

In 2018, Rollins completed her tenure as the president and CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

2018: Left Texas Public Policy Foundation

In 2018, Rollins ended her leadership role at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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

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

December 2020: Began Forming New Nonprofit Organization

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

2020: Co-founded America First Policy Institute

In 2020, Rollins co-founded the America First Policy Institute, a nonprofit think tank.

2021: President and CEO of America First Policy Institute

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

2021: Leader of Save America Coalition

In 2021, Rollins served as a leader of the Save America Coalition, which opposed Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion economic proposal.

November 23, 2024: Nomination Announced for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

On November 23, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

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: Confirmation Hearing Remarks on Animal Welfare Laws

During her confirmation hearing in January 2025, Rollins stated 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 for her nomination as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

February 3, 2025: Senate Agriculture Committee Advanced Rollins' Nomination

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

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.

February 2025: Appointed as United States Secretary of Agriculture

In February 2025, Brooke Rollins began serving as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture.

May 2025: House Appropriations Committee Hearing on Proposition 12

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" preventing road construction on 58 million acres of national forest land.

July 2025: Supports Federal Lawsuit Against California's Animal Welfare Regulations

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