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Xochitl Liana Torres Small (first name pronounced / ˈ s oʊ tʃ iː l / SOH-cheel; born November 15, 1984) is an American attorney and politician who is the 15th and current United States deputy secretary of agriculture, acting as "chief operating officer" for the department.
Xochitl Torres Small is the first Latina to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. She was a former U.S. Representative for New Mexico's second district and oversaw rural development programs at USDA.
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Jul 17, 2023 · Xochitl Torres Small has been sworn in as the Department of Agriculture's deputy secretary, making her the first Latina and second woman of color to hold the No. 2 spot at the agency.
- Ximena Bustillo
Jul 17, 2023 · Xochitl Torres Small was sworn in as deputy agriculture secretary of the US Department of Agriculture on Monday, making history as the first Latina in the No. 2 position.
Feb 15, 2023 · President Biden announced his intent to nominate Xochitl Torres Small, former U.S. Representative for New Mexico's second district, for the top position at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Torres Small is a lawyer and a former field representative for Senator Tom Udall.
Jul 12, 2023 · The former New Mexico Congresswoman and attorney was appointed to lead the rural development team at the Department of Agriculture in 2021. She has worked to improve broadband access and affordable housing in rural communities across the country.
Jul 11, 2023 · The Senate voted 84-8 to approve Torres Small, a former House member and rural development undersecretary, as the No. 2 at the Agriculture Department. She will oversee 29 agencies and offices and streamline USDA operations and services.
