Farmers in my northern Illinois community are on the front lines of climate change, and in recent years, they faced unpr...
But we are going to be all right? We are going to make it, working together, right, to deliver?
I would like to learn more about why this timeline is so drawn out.
Now, I want to change, shift a little bit and bring your attention to a bipartisan bill that I introduced with Congressm...
I do just want to note that the stillborn and infant mortality and infant health issues are incredibly important, but so...
We are seeking full funding for WIC, and we are going to do everything we can to bring more eligible mothers, infants, a...
The biofuel market is absolutely critical for farmers in my district and the economy of Illinois.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
expanding WIC is a big priority for me.
The produce boxes are a great step. And there is obviously a deep level of need that likely requires greater support.
I am pleased to see that participation among eligible Black and LatinX families is higher than average.
the Black maternal mortality crisis is worsening, and we must do more.
What are you all doing to address this?
As we rebuild our communities we have an opportunity to make investments in our local food system.
I want to do everything that I can to make sure that farmers in my district get a fair shake.
In my district in northern Illinois, there are many communities that exist at the intersection of rural and suburban.
We often hear from them about workforce shortages inside the rural areas, lack of training and capacity...
We also appreciate what the committee has recently given us, the emergency Rural Healthcare Grant funding...
