I completely agree, as your new rule proposes, that meat sold under the 'Product of USA' label should be from animals born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States.

My hope is that we can expand it.

I would like to ask consent--I know we have an order to vote at 1:45--to speak for about 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. BOOKER pertaining to the introduction of S. 850 and S. 851…

The rule breaking and exploitation going along with these larger companies is stunning, and I really hope to work with the Committee on both sides of the aisle to try to help advance what you just described.

The GIPSA rules are long overdue to address the abuse of contract farmers by big, integrated meatpacking companies.

I hope you agree that we should not be rewarding multinational corporations who exploit children and ignore our labor laws with lucrative government contracts.

On behalf of Senator Fetterman, can you please discuss actions your office is taking to disseminate information on resources for urban farmers to local USDA staff and stakeholders?

The rule breaking and exploitation going along with these larger companies is stunning, and I really hope to work with the Committee on both sides of the aisle to try to help advance what you just described.

My hope is that we can expand it.

I have six requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

this Saturday, March 18, will mark the 60th anniversary of the unanimous and landmark Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright, which held that every American has the constitutional right in criminal cases, regardless of their wealth…

My hope is that we can expand it.

I hope you agree that we should not be rewarding multinational corporations who exploit children and ignore our labor laws with lucrative government contracts.

Did you say compost grants?

I completely agree, as your new rule proposes, that meat sold under the 'Product of USA' label should be from animals born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States.

the rule breaking and exploitation going along with these larger companies is stunning, and I really hope to work with the Committee on both sides of the aisle to try to help advance what you just described.

The GIPSA rules are long overdue to address the abuse of contract farmers by big, integrated meatpacking companies.

Mr. Secretary, do you acknowledge that some USDA definitions are leaving certain rural communities behind, and will you work with my office to find ways to ensure that rural communities in New Jersey are able to participate in these…