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AED Honors House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson with 2026 Legislative Leadership Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) presented House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) with the 2026 AED Legislative Leadership Award during the 2026 AED Policy Conference & Advocacy Day, held June 1-3 in Washington, D.C.

The award recognizes lawmakers that demonstrate leadership on issues important to the equipment industry, including agriculture, infrastructure, workforce development and economic growth, and whose tireless advocacy has helped advance the industry's pro-growth agenda.

"Chairman Thompson has been a great champion for policies that benefit the businesses that build, feed and fuel America," said Brian P. McGuire, AED president and CEO. "His leadership on agriculture and workforce issues has helped support equipment dealers, their employees and the customers they serve. We're proud to recognize his impact on our industry with the 2026 AED Legislative Leadership Award."

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