Ruthless autocrats, militias, and terrorist organizations have always used food as a weapon of war, and Vladimir Putin is no different.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member. Thank you for the witnesses for testifying today before the committee.

the world needs to step up, in its own interest as well as a humanitarian response

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…

I commend the Biden administration for its approval of the recent supplemental funding package which includes $5 billion to address the destructive impact the conflict is having on global food security.

I introduced a bill, H.R. 7949, the Stay Cool Act, to address the threat of extreme heat.

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My concern is that this administration is far more focused on spending money than on saving money, and that irresponsible mentality could hinder the implementation of the infrastructure law.

Yes. For all of you, Mr. Bowser thank you for your testimony--Mr. Bowlin, I am sorry.

One Federal Decision cuts through redtape by requiring interagency cooperation, limited paperwork, and fixed permitting deadlines.

I don't understand why this has become a partisan or Tribal issue in America.

We say as Americans that we are humane, and we are human, and we care about life, yet we buy so many products from a country that absolutely has no concern about that at all.

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…

I applaud Congresswoman Demings' dedication to the subject at hand and I am pleased to see her continue the fight for helping those who are underserved or vulnerable during disasters.

So, thank you for yielding.

That is unacceptable. That is not the America I know. It is not the America I believe in, and we have to stop it, Mr. Secretary.

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…

I supported this Bipartisan Infrastructure Law because it included conservative--conservative--regulatory policies negotiated by Republicans including One Federal Decision.